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  Absolutely YES! Large numbers of non-native English speakers complete our TEFL courses each year and go on to have successful careers teaching English either in their home country or further afield. In order to successfully complete the course you will need to demonstrate a high standard of English, but it is certainly not a barrier that will stop you from becoming a fully qualified EFL teacher. In many cases being a non-native English speaker can actually be an advantage in the classroom as you have already been through the same experience that your students are currently facing. This can help to build a good rapport between the students and the teacher as they are often less afraid of making mistakes in this situation. It can also provide the students with a real incentive to...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There is no agreed definition of a large class in the dictionary, nor should there be. One person’s large class is what some others consider as ‘regular’, ‘small’ or ‘normal’. Some simply define "large" as "too many students to learn names by the end of the term or semester." Whether something feels like a large class is partly a matter of the resources put into teaching it and of the skill employed by the. A large class is one that feels large. A sign that a class is ‘large’ can be: the resources can no longer cope with the number of students if you desire individual attention for the students. Here are some tips to help with teaching large classes. This post was written by our TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Managing a class involves organizing and controlling a class. It also involves having a relaxed manner and a sense of discipline. The class has to be interesting for the learners. A large class can be fun if managed well by the teacher. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Esther O. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I would suggest an orderly row arrangement for a large class. This will enable the teacher to move back and forth. This arrangement also enables the teacher to keep eye contact with the learners. A large class requires a confident voice and changes based on the stage of the lesson. Learners can sense a teacher that is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Once classes are considered, their sizes are the first item that comes to mind since they are held in different sizes and scales. As a definition, Class size concerns with how many students are present in a classroom learning session. However, in terms of several students in a class, it may range from just one student, such as one-to-one individual classes, to 100 students. The average student number in a class is somewhere around 20 to 30 students per class which are different across the countries. As mentioned, the number of students in a class has always been variant but even from Socrates’ time up until now the importance of student population in the learning process has been in no doubts so that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article will explain how varying class grouping, visual aids, and student-to-student interaction can help manage a large class. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Natasha A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching English to a large class can seem like a daunting task, because the students may have different levels of English learning at the beginning of the class, and will likely each learn at their own pace. Unlike tutoring one-on-one, in a large class, the teacher does not have the benefit of being able to listen closely and identify personalized issues for each student. What one student may do well, another might be...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching in the field of ESL learning is a task that has plenty of challenges that can arise in the classroom. Whether students are young learners or adults, learning English as a second language requires a lot of time and dedication in and outside of the classroom. Teachers must put a lot of patience, care, and effort into their lessons for the sake of their students’ success. They can find themselves teaching various types of classroom environments such as class sizes that are big or small, online or in-person, or multilingual or monolingual environments. These can affect the way a teacher chooses to run their class lessons. One of the biggest influences on a teacher’s methods is the number of students in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How people living in extended families cannot choose whether it is good or bad to live with that many people, teaching and learning in a large class are equally controversial. However, there are just a few disadvantages as opposed to countless advantages to be taught in a large class for students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nalan F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, stress is a hindering factor in learning especially in an ESL class. The more stress a learner feels, the less s/he will learn or the longer it will take for her/him to gather the information given. A student who mostly speaks to an instructor...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Teaching a group or having private lessons can be as beneficial as challenging. Let’s try to understand which kind of teaching is more suitable for us. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Catalina R. Teaching large classes has many advantages. A large class offers a greater variety of activities. The teacher can have students work alone, in pairs, in groups or as a class. This allows the focus to be placed on the students instead of the teacher. Pair or group work helps motivate the students because they share their doubts and ideas in a safe environment among peers. It can also challenge students because the weaker students will become better speakers by talking to the more advanced students (Verner,...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences As English becomes the de facto global language, people all over the world are learning English for schoolwork, career advancement, or the ability to visit English-speaking countries. Even though the content they are learning is about the same, the problems they most frequently encounter are not. In this essay I will focus on the problems commonly encountered by English learners in Hong Kong. The reasons for this choice are twofold—one is that I am a Chinese American and thus familiar with Chinese culture and potential problems in English learning resulting from this culture, the other is that I want to teach English in Hong Kong in the foreseeable future and thus it makes sense for me to focus on the potential...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the topic of career benefits for students learning English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate considers the most common issues students from Thailand face while learning English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains what problems students from Japan face. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate tells how the TEFL course influenced their teaching experience. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences The seating arrangement is one of the most important topics in classroom management. Classroom management refers to the various skills and techniques that teachers use to keep students organized, orderly, focused, attentive, on task and academically productive during the class. However, this essay is going to explore more on the various methods of seating arrangement and how they influence classroom management. There are three most common seating arrangement methods that can be used by the teacher. These include the traditional rows and columns, horseshoe or U-shape and clusters. These are going to be explained in detail outlining their advantages and disadvantages in relation to the classroom size and shape,...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations This guide will help you answer the question: How much can I earn (and save) teaching English in Spain? You’ll also find information on the local cost of living in order to figure out how much to budget for when making the move to Spain. Spain is one of the most visited countries in the world and has a large tourism industry. Because of this, the demand for TEFL qualified English language teachers is very high all across the nation. Most teachers find jobs in private language schools but positions can also be found in public schools through government-sponsored programs. You will find most available positions in large cities, such as Madrid, Barcelona, and Valencia, but...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching large classes sounds impossible. However, there are still some countries where it is common. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the advantages and disadvantages of teaching large ESL classrooms. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Which learning way is more difficult: one-to-one or group? Our TEFL graduate considers individual teaching in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teachers can be different and it definitely influences their students' results. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Unless you are working in some really impoverished regions of the world, the chances are you will have access to some form of classroom technology. This may be as basic as a chalkboard and tape player or as advanced as a class of children with tablets that connect to an interactive whiteboard. In this article I look at some of the most common forms of technology that you are likely to encounter in the TEFL classroom. Interactive whiteboards or IWBs are large touch sensitive boards that can be used both as a traditional whiteboard and a large computer screen. They enable you to connect your computer or the computers of the students to the whiteboard in order to show images, video, access...  [Read more]

  Kathryn enjoyed her experience in Thailand. Prior to the in-class course, she never taught English and saw a quick development during her training. She is now confident to start working as an ESL teacher in Thailand and around the globe. 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 was able to become better acquainted with what the exact nature of my future role as a teacher will be within the classroom, as well as what the roles of my students will be....  [Read more]

  In this video TEFL review Cesar from Spain talks about his experiences completing ITTT's TEFL/TESOL online course. He outlines the challenges experienced and the rewards gained from the course. Cesar completed his course taking the tutor support option. 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 covers various technology or mediums for a teacher to convey information in a classroom. There are a large array of possibilities presented and...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT testimonial video Natalie from Scotland describes her experience during her TESOL/TEFL course in Corinth, Greece. She talks about the valuable experience of teaching real students during the course. ITTT has successfully trained thousands of teachers of all ages from a wide variety of different backgrounds. ITTT's graduates are provided with free lifetime comprehensive job support services. We are committed to providing continual support to our graduates during their teaching careers. 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...  [Read more]

  Unit 14 looks at course books and other materials that can be used in your English language lessons. The unit discusses the differences between authentic and created materials and why and when each should be used in a class. It also covers the advantages and disadvantages of using course books and the best ways to use a course book in your lessons. 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. In this unit I have seen what conditionals are, and how to...  [Read more]