TEFL Speers Borough

1. Introduction 2. Coffee Shops in Manhattan 3. Coffee Shops in Brooklyn 4. Coffee Shops in Queens New York City is a bustling metropolis known for its diverse culture, iconic landmarks, and vibrant food scene. One aspect of the city's culinary landscape that has gained significant popularity in recent years is its coffee culture. From trendy cafes to cozy neighborhood spots, NYC offers a plethora of options for coffee enthusiasts to explore. In this guide, we will take a closer look at some of the top coffee destinations in the city, categorized by borough. Manhattan, with its iconic skyline and bustling streets, is home to a wide array of coffee shops that cater to every taste preference. From classic espresso bars to specialty roasters, there is no shortage of options for coffee lovers...  [Read more]

Known as ‘The Empire State’, New York has a long and rich history due to the huge waves of immigration that have entered the USA through its’ ports. In total, more than 10 million people have begun a new life after arriving in New York in search of their own version of the American dream. Today, New York is still one of the most diverse states in the country with a population made up of many different backgrounds and cultures. The northern part of New York features beautiful natural landscapes that are worth visiting in all four seasons. Adirondacks is a popular vacation destination as it is located on the shores of Lake George. Here, outdoor enthusiasts can camp or stay in cabins at stunning lakeside resorts. Not far from the lake lies Whiteface Mountain, the perfect destination for...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. The Best Coffee Houses in NYC - Manhattan - Brooklyn - Queens - The Bronx Are you a coffee lover looking to explore the best coffee houses in the Big Apple? Look no further! In this guide, we will take you on a journey through the top coffee houses in New York City. From cozy cafes to trendy roasteries, NYC has a diverse coffee scene that caters to all coffee enthusiasts. Whether you prefer a classic espresso or a unique cold brew, there is a coffee spot in the city for you. Let's dive into the best coffee houses in NYC, categorized by borough. 1. Stumptown Coffee Roasters - Known for its high-quality beans and meticulous brewing methods, Stumptown Coffee Roasters is a go-to spot for coffee connoisseurs in Manhattan. Their cozy cafes offer a welcoming...  [Read more]

Our TEFL course in South Korea gives you the chance to complete your teacher training in one of the most popular destinations for EFL teachers in the world placing you right at the heart of one of the world’s largest markets for English language learning. South Korea is a country of contrasts; it is highly urbanized with half the population living in high rise buildings yet you are never too far from the natural delights on offer. Beautiful mountains rising out of densely forested national parks give great opportunities for hiking in the summer and skiing in the winter. Remote islands are home to friendly fishing villages where you can sample the day’s catch at local cafés and restaurants. South Korea is also technologically advanced with a highly educated population. It has the...  [Read more]

Our TEFL course in London offers you the history, culture and excitement of the United Kingdom’s most famous city. St. Paul’s Cathedral is as spectacular now as it was 300 years ago and Westminster hasn’t lost any of its luster. You really must come and see it for yourself—words alone will never do London justice. The River Thames flows through the city just as it did during the time of Londinium and its Roman settlements. Big Ben, the Tower of London, Buckingham Palace, Hyde Park and more all await anyone who takes our certificate course in this magnificent, majestic city. London also boasts the entertainment district of the West End as well as shopping districts such as Oxford Street, Leicester Square, Covent Garden and Piccadilly Circus. In addition to certifying trainees as...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The age range is a huge factor when it comes to teaching a classroom. The age of the students will determine your teaching methods, the activities you pick, the pacing of the classes, how you should act/treat your students, etc. Both age groups learn at different speeds. Contrary to what some people might think, children tend to catch on faster when it comes to learning a new language. They can grasp the concepts better since they are still learning and grasping the concepts of their own native language. They are more open-minded and receptive to new sounds and grammar. Adults, on the other hand, have already mastered their own language making it harder to adapt to a new one. They want to use their own...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Have you ever considered living and experiencing a different culture? If the answer is yes, teaching is a good way to achieve your goal. Teaching can be hard and challenging but also very rewarding to watch your students improve. This is why taking a TEFL course is important for several reasons including the following: methods for teaching younger students, methods for teaching students who require different approaches to learning, and methods for keeping students under control in the classroom during an English lesson. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Taylor E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First, I learned that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A key barrier to achieving fluency for ESL students is a mastery of individual phonics sounds. My experience with ESL students from Southeast Asia has led me to focus on techniques for the particularly difficult L, R, M, and P phonics sounds. In this essay, I propose methods for using the straight arrow ESA lesson plan to introduce and drill phonics sounds with young learners. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ethan W. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The Engage portion of the lesson should serve as an interesting introduction to ignite student curiosity. Students are shown a series of pictures, ideally on a smartboard, if not,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Being an English teacher is a very important job and takes a special kind of person. A teacher of any kind needs to have the qualities that ensure student success otherwise they should not be in this role because it would be unfair to the students and inevitably hinder their learning experience. Some of the main qualities a good teacher should possess are creativity, patience, confidence, and supportiveness. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Paisley H. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. An English teacher needs to have a good level of creativity because you cannot predict what the strengths and weaknesses of your group of...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Speaking is one of the most important skills (listening, speaking, reading, writing). We do not only help students to understand, write and read it, but also speak it fluently. Teaching speaking skills for a mixed-ability classroom is not easy. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huyen N. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When we are teaching a class with has students who are clearly of different levels. They may have different starting levels of English or they may learn at very different speeds. the teacher easy to get frustrated in a class of mixed ability. The students also feel bored and frustrated. The stronger students may...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Paying attention can be a difficult task. This can be particularly difficult for children, as well as those with short attention spans. At my current job as a mental health clinical caseworker, I teach coping and communication skills to clients with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, as well as clients with other mental health or learning disabilities. In this position, I have learned some tricks and tips for helping clients improve their attentional abilities, reduce off-task and distracted behavior, and improve working memory. Being able to pay attention and absorb the information being presented is a very important skill and is critical for a student’s success in most if not all classes. In this essay,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Each student faces their difficulties when it comes to English pronunciation depending on their country of origin. This essay will focus on the pronunciation difficulties facing ESL students in France and will also propose some solutions to help students overcome these difficulties. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kerri M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The number of English vowel sounds greatly outnumbers those found in the French language. As such, French students will have to produce sounds that they have never produced before. The short ‘ɪ’ used in ‘bit’ does not exist in French. In this case, they will...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English as a global language is increasing public recognition of the global position of English. We hear it on television spoken by politicians from all over the world. Wherever we travel, we see English signs and advertisements. English is now the language most widely taught as a foreign language in over 100 countries, such as China, Russia, Germany, Spain, Egypt and Brazil and in most of these countries it is emerging as the chief foreign language to be encountered in schools, often displacing other languages in the process. The statistics suggest that about a quarter of the world’s population estimated about 1.5 billion people, is already fluent or competent in English, and this figure is steadily growing. No...  [Read more]

Leo Salazar TEFL Information Alumni Experiences With the advent of social distancing as a precautionary measure against the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the associated increase in people working from home rather than face-to-face, effective communication has never been more important. We share advice here on how you can improve your communication skills online. This information is especially useful for those offering online services, such as online English tutors. In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, many companies are shutting their doors and sending their employees home in order to keep them healthy. For those who work in blue-collar positions such as manufacturing, maintenance or service-industry jobs,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas There are many reasons that using songs in the classroom is important. The first, music speeds up learning. The 1960s was the moment when scholars began to examine the possibility of increasing memory abilities with music. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Huong T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A series of creative experiments performed by Dr. Georgi Lozanov and Evelyna Gateva and their findings revolutionized teaching methodology. It initiated the whole brain learning method called Accelerated Learning. Knowledge about human learning processes gained during the trial sessions of the method is of great interest to teachers...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Flashcards are a simple, versatile, yet often underexploited resource, and they are instrumental in eliciting more obscure words. They are a great way to present, practice, and recycle vocabulary and some grammar structures. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Fatoş T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Flashcards can also be bright and colorful and make a real impact on visual learners. It is essential to appeal to visual learners, as a very high proportion of learners have this type of intelligence. When putting together flashcard sets, teachers should use...  [Read more]

  A TEFL qualification allows you to teach English almost anywhere in the world, some countries are more popular than others for differing reasons. Some are popular because of the salary and benefits offered to teachers, others are popular because they offer a better quality of life and others are popular because they provide teachers with plenty of opportunities. The top most popular countries are all in Asia as the demand for English is so much higher here than elsewhere in the world. 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...  [Read more]

Here you can watch a variety of extracts from our 120-hour TEFL course with tutor support. These videos should give you an insight into the innovative nature of this particular course option, with subjects such as methodologies, teaching skills and grammar structures just some of the topics covered.  [Read more]

In this video collection you will find a summary of the most important acronyms and abbreviations in the ESL teaching sector. Make a great first impression at your new teaching job by familiarizing yourself with these terms.  [Read more]

Our grammar expert Linda takes a look at the correct pronunciation of a range of English words that are often confusing for students. Our Ask Linda series is frequently updated so make sure you check for new additions on a regular basis.  [Read more]

If you want to know what it is really like to take part in one of our courses then take a look at the following selection of graduates discussing their own personal experiences.  [Read more]

Our helpful infographics should help you to prepare for your new TEFL adventure. Where are the highest salaries? What are some “Do’s and Don’ts” when teaching in Asia? What games can I use in the classroom? Our infographics will help you with these questions and more.  [Read more]

This page is home to a collection of videos from our Ask Linda series that are focused on English grammar related issues. In each video Linda examines a common grammar topic that can cause problems for both students and teachers.  [Read more]

  This TEFL review is from Stephanie. She is from the United States and recently completed our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course online. She thought that all the units were very helpful as it definitely provides a comprehensive foundation of teaching English as a foreign language. She had a good time taking the course overall and recommend this course to anyone looking to work in the field of teaching English as a foreign language. 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....  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video Rachel from Australia shares her thoughts on our TESOL courses. She just graduated from university and wanted to start a career in teaching English overseas. That's why she decided to complete the 120-hour online course and had a great time taking the course. After completing the course, she immediately found a job teaching English in Vietnam.  [Read more]

  This TEFL review is from Rodney. He is originally from Jamaica but currently living and working in Japan. He recently completed our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course online and had a great experience. He realized the importance of an internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL certification and decided to go for it. After completing the course, he received a range of new opportunities, especially in teaching English online. He cannot recommend this course enough to anyone who is interested in teaching English. 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]

  Joseph is from the USA but is currently teaching English abroad. He took our 120-hour online course as well as our 50-hour CTEYL course and learned a lot from both courses. He feels that he is ready to embark on an exciting journey of living and working abroad.  [Read more]

  Yuliia is from Ukraine and recently took our online TEFL course. In her TESOL review, she states that she found the course to be very interesting and useful.  [Read more]