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Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Lifestyles of TEFL/TESOL teachers are as varied as the people who teach and the countries they choose to live in. The kind of life you can lead depends on your reasons for becoming a teacher. Many people choose to live and work abroad to escape the hustle and bustle of home. Others are looking for thrills and adventure. The TEFL world caters for everybody from fresh faced graduates to those looking for new experiences and change later in life. We all get that feeling toward the end of a holiday when we’re soaking up the rays and wish that this could last forever. A TEFL certificate lets the dream become reality. Get qualified to teach English and you can live and work in places others only dream of holidaying...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Today was awesome! He’s a couch potato. I’m broke. She got ripped off. Chill out! You're so cool! Slang words and phrases help simplify language and make it more effective. Learning English slang and idioms allows students to engage in a more natural way of communicating. This will help students to improve their fluency and improve their conversation skills. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shaelagh M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There is some debate as to include slang and idioms throughout lesson plans or have single lesson plans focused on slang and idioms. Regardless of which style the teacher wants to lean...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Imagine you are a teacher of English, working in Russia. Your students are a small group of preschoolers starting their educational journey for the first time. It's September and the first day of school. All the children are dressed like little dolls. Parents quietly placed flowers on your desk in the morning, a traditional act of respect. Autumn is in the air, days are getting shorter, and the native birch trees are itching to turn golden yellow. Many Russians know this is the calling, the calling of long nights and snow-filled landscapes. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lauren A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Your direct...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Although many thousands of people head overseas to teach English abroad each year, the planning process can be a stressful time that puts some people off making the final leap. This article on the 6 Tips You Need to Know About Jobs Teaching English Abroad is aimed at reducing the stress of planning by breaking down the most important things to consider. Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Teaching English as a foreign language is an exciting career path that takes thousands of women to exotic destinations around the globe each year. In this article we look at some of the best countries for single women to teach English abroad....  [Read more]

1. Overview of TESOL and TEFL Courses 2. Benefits of TESOL and TEFL Certification 3. Choosing the Best TESOL and TEFL Course 4. Why ITTT is the Top Choice for TESOL and TEFL Training in the United Kingdom Are you considering a career in teaching English as a second language? TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) and TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) courses are essential for individuals looking to embark on a rewarding journey in the field of education. Whether you are a seasoned educator or a newcomer to the teaching profession, obtaining a TESOL or TEFL certification can open up a world of opportunities and enhance your teaching skills. One of the key advantages of pursuing a TESOL or TEFL certification is the opportunity to travel and work abroad. With the...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English Abroad 3. Qualifications and Requirements 4. ITTT TEFL and TESOL Training Programs Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) has become a popular career choice for many individuals looking to explore the world while making a difference. By immersing themselves in a new culture, TEFL teachers have the opportunity to teach English to students of all ages and backgrounds. This not only helps in bridging language barriers but also opens up a world of opportunities for both teachers and students. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers comprehensive training programs for individuals aspiring to become TEFL teachers. Teaching English abroad comes with a myriad of benefits, both personally and professionally. Firstly, it provides the...  [Read more]

1. Why TESOL Certification is Essential for Teaching English 2. Advantages of TESOL Certification 3. How ITTT Provides Quality TESOL Training 4. Start Your TESOL Journey with ITTT Teaching English as a second language has become a popular career choice for many individuals around the world. The demand for qualified English teachers is on the rise, and TESOL certification has become essential for those looking to excel in this field. TESOL, which stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, is a certification that equips educators with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Whether you are a seasoned teacher looking to enhance your qualifications or someone considering a career change, obtaining a TESOL certification can open...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences For the last year, I have been learning Korean in my free time. Besides the obvious differences in alphabet, pronunciation, and grammar structure, one of the most striking differences between English and Korean is the use of formal and informal language. I was intrigued by the idea that a person speaks to different people in different politeness levels based on age or hierarchy, and was surprised to find that a majority of other languages also follow some form of this approach. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lea D. As native English speakers, we are not specifically taught to speak to anyone in a formal way as part of our language learning. In Korean,...  [Read more]

Regan McAllister TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In our global and connected world, knowing more than one language serves many benefits. Although technology has enabled communication across countries to be possible through translation apps, these apps fail to account for cultural etiquette and language nuances. Metaphors, figures of speech, and tone get easily distorted, which can lead to altered meanings and giggle-worthy translations. On top of the ability to communicate with more people, many researchers have linked foreign language study to enhanced cognition and behavioral skills. One such benefit that I have observed in adults as both a language learner and language teacher is a deepened understanding of your native...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Even though native speakers claim that it’s always possible to understand people speaking English regardless of their accent, sometimes it might be extremely difficult. My native language is Russian and I can tell for a fact that Russian and English are very different in multiple things – but right now I’d like to focus on pronunciation. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Viktoriia Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Russian learners of English tend to make the same mistakes due to peculiarities of their native language, which results in the infamous “Russian accent” we sometimes see on the movie screens. One of the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Family, in general, has a main role in affecting a child's early childhood, growth, development, and most importantly education. More specifically; the parent-child relationship is very important because the child spends most of his time with his parents, and while many factors affect the child's education, the learning environment at home and parents' attitude toward education contributes most to shaping his development. The child's learning process begins at home and the early years are a good opportunity for parents to build a solid educational phase that can lead to proper education. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Razan A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to TEFL Programs 2. Benefits of TEFL Certification 3. ITTT TEFL Programs in California 4. Conclusion Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) has become a popular career choice for many individuals seeking to travel and work abroad. TEFL programs provide the necessary training and certification to teach English to non-native speakers. With the increasing demand for English language education worldwide, TEFL certification has become a valuable asset for those looking to teach English internationally. There are numerous benefits to obtaining a TEFL certification. Firstly, it opens up opportunities to work and travel abroad, as many countries require TEFL certification for English teaching positions. Additionally, TEFL certification provides the skills and knowledge...  [Read more]

Mohammad Jabary TEFL Information Alumni Experiences The topic may seem strange to some initially, but if you come to think about it, you see that a coursebook can be a deadline in innovative teaching. Many teachers are used to going along with plans that they are given by their school supervisor or rather the old system they follow in teaching. It may seem practical for the marks that are expected by the end of the term by school authorities, while the true purpose of teaching is rather different. Having a plan has proved to be a good way of pursuing education at all levels, whether it is the basic rules of language understanding or it is the advanced levels. A plan is what you call your approach to an aim which is done by both...  [Read more]

  Semi-modal auxiliary verbs can cause a lot of confusion with English students. These auxiliary verbs differ with true modals in that they change their form depending on the pronoun the follow. An example of a semi-modal auxiliary verb is "need to". Watch the video for the complete explanation. 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 discusses how a teacher can provide a lesson plan on the same topic, but how he or she teaches can have an...  [Read more]

  http://www.tesolcourse.com The online component of the combined course provides admin support but no support for course content related questions. There is an option however to purchase tutor support whereby a trainee can contact a tutor for course based assistance. Visit our web site for further information on our tutor support or follow the link above. -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- Are you ready to Teach English Abroad? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1pcXD_GNR04 -~-~~-~~~-~~-~- 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...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences A learner's mother tongue has a profound influence on verbalization of the second language. The absence of some sounds in the learner's first language, and the difference in intonation, word, and syllable stress between the learner's native language and English are some of the many factors that often lead to an incorrect pronunciation of English words. In order to address these issues, a teacher needs to have a basic understanding of the student's native language. This essay will briefly explore the most common pronunciation problems for Egyptians learners of English and some suggested solutions to tackle these problems. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Salma O. One of the most prominent...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to TEFL Qualifications 2. Benefits of Obtaining a TEFL Qualification 3. Types of TEFL Qualifications Offered by ITTT 4. How to Choose the Right TEFL Qualification for You Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) qualifications have become increasingly popular in recent years as more people seek opportunities to teach English abroad or online. These qualifications provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. By obtaining a TEFL qualification, you can open up a world of possibilities in terms of career opportunities and cultural experiences. There are numerous benefits to obtaining a TEFL qualification. Firstly, it enhances your teaching skills and provides you with the confidence to lead a classroom...  [Read more]

  Tori is an American living in Japan. Tori took the 120-hour online TEFL course and in this TEFL review, she discusses her experience of teaching English in Japan and studying with ITTT. Teaching English in Japan has challenged Tori to think about the English language in ways she may not have previously considered and by taking the course with ITTT she has been able to better understand ways of explaining things to students in a clear and simple manner. 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...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar and the correct usage of it is a vital part of all communication whether spoken, written or read. It allows the speaker to correctly convey their message or ideas and for the listener to understand what is been said. Been able to communicate is not just about speaking or listening but been able to do this correctly and therefore the usage of grammar and how it is constructed within a sentence is important to know. Grammar develops effective communication skills and assists in fluency in the language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dawn C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. With technology, today slang and the shortening...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations It comes as no surprise that we at ITTT are absolutely obsessed with traveling! After all, all of our staff has had at least some sort of teaching experience abroad. That's why we've compiled a list of our 20 most inspirational travel quotes. Disclaimer: they may cause some serious wanderlust! We hope these 20 quotes inspired you to take the leap and move abroad to teach English as a foreign language A TEFL or TESOL certification is your key to a life filled with travel and adventure! Apply now & get certified to teach english abroad! Speak with an ITTT advisor today to put together your personal plan for teaching English abroad. Send us an email or call us toll-free at 1-800-490-0531 to speak with an ITTT...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This topic excites me the most as I am seeing myself becoming a teacher in the coming future, so why not explore it. As a teacher being confident can improve the overall effectiveness of the class because it’s very easy and quick to judge the teacher's confidence by the student. Lack of confidence can lead to issues with classroom management. Whether it is someone’s first teaching job or someone who is well experienced, everyone feels a bit nervous sometime or the other because of various reasons especially when you meet new challenges, the education landscape shifts or you find you need to make changes to your teaching practice. There are some simple things that one can do to feel more confident while...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Lesson planning is vital to ensure a smooth lesson. If you are new to teaching English as a foreign language, lesson planning might seem daunting at first. However, after reading through this comprehensive guide, you should already feel a lot more confident! This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Betty S. A lesson plan is like a set of notes. It tells us what we are going to teach and how we are going to teach. A lesson plan is important because of several reasons. Mainly, it is a road map to help the teacher know where s/he is going in the lesson. With a lesson plan teachers are more confident because they know what to do in every step of the lesson. It provides a systematic outline to induce...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Discipline issues are common in every class. Nonetheless due to their curious nature, active imagination, and short attention span it might sometimes feel as if children- in particular, enjoy misbehaving in a class. Thus, some cultures as well as some individual teachers promote punishing any problematic behavior. However, in my personal opinion punishment is not an appropriate action to teach discipline in a classroom or even its general meaning. In this essay, I am going to present four major drawbacks of punishing children in a teaching-learning environment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Shoshrin S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Upon completion of my TESOL course, the best thing I have learned is actually plural and not limited to one item. Most importantly a TESOL instructor needs to be able to reach all students with varying needs, styles and preferences of learning in order to ensure the highest degree of probability that his or her students learn English, while keeping all students in the class as engaged as possible at all times. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Dina P. For this reason, I have developed an ongoing list of strategies and techniques that I have learned that will hopefully reach all learners using visual, audio, tactile and kinesthetic materials and approaches which include: responsive, collaborative...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences In the ITTT course, I was able to learn about the many different roles a teacher may use to assist learners of English in the classroom. However, as more and more teachers are learning, a lot of the students’ ability to learn is based on factors external to the classroom. Some of these include positive relationships at home, extracurricular activities, time spent studying, explorative self-learning and so on. Nonetheless, teachers can affect the choices the students go on to make outside of the classroom. In this way, it is important to think about what type of role might be impactful from a student’s perspective. This paper will argue that a wide range of roles may have a positive effect on a student’s...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Technology these days is evolving at a massive pace. As a product is released into the market, newer versions or updates follow almost simultaneously, making previous versions obsolete. Back when I was in school, the only technology we had was the basic computer, calculators, VCR players and slide projectors. In a few years, technology allowed us to learn through apps on our smartphones, compact and more user-friendly laptops, tablets, and so on. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lindsay S. Computer-aided-learning is vastly used across the three C's - curricula, courses and countries. Right now, it’s all about the cloud. With IaaS, PaaS and SaaS (Infrastructure / Platform / Software as a...  [Read more]

Lourien Prinsloo TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In the early days, the apple of one’s eye was referred to as the “aperture at the centre of the human eye” In modern days, it’s a famous idiom “the apple of my eye” meaning, a special favourite, beloved person or thing. When I was a teenager (more than 20 years ago), I was just that, the apple of my teacher’s eye, the special “kid” Perhaps, I was the product of a feeling or emotion experienced by the teacher that could have been easily prevented. Back then, did the class circumstances justify the teacher’s behaviour to have a supposed favourite? I think not! Now, I am in those very same shoes. I could not even have...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. What is ESL Certification? 3. Benefits of ESL Certification 4. How to Get ESL Certified Are you looking to kickstart a career in teaching English as a second language (ESL)? One of the best ways to enhance your skills and job prospects in this field is by obtaining ESL certification. In this article, we will explore the importance of ESL certification, its benefits, and how you can get certified through ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). ESL certification is a credential that demonstrates your competence and expertise in teaching English to non-native speakers. It provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural nuances to students of all ages and proficiency levels. With ESL...  [Read more]