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Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Giving feedback is one of the most important parts of being a teacher. Here are 5 great ways to give your students feedback for a successful learning environment. Mark Crocker Destinations Although Russia has one of the highest demands for English language teachers in the world, it is often overlooked. However, there are many reasons why we think you should seriously consider Russia as a TEFL destination, and here are our top 5. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 awesome ESL conversation activities that will really get your students talking and help them learn English in no time! Linda Dunsmore Destinations Spring is the ideal time to start your TEFL adventure! Here are our top 10 places to take your TEFL course in the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, we share the most common teaching mistakes that even experienced teachers do in their everyday work. Read what are they and how to avoid them. Teacher Talk Time (short: TTT) is an important teaching point and skill to practice. The more a teacher talks, the less the students have time to work on their speaking abilities during the lesson. Reducing TTT depends on proper planning, so remember to focus on preparing your lesson plan in advance. TTT shouldn’t be used as a time filler when a student prepares to answer, so it is better to accept silence and let the classroom be quiet for a moment. Lessons usually get messed up due to unclear instructions. Pay attention to the way you explain tasks and to the vocabulary you choose when...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The ESA methodology of teaching is one of the most used modern teaching methodologies today. When taking a TEFL course, you will encounter this method and learn how to incorporate it into your lesson planning. Marie Hernandez Visa and Legal TEFL Information Job interviews are among the most daunting tasks for anyone. Here are our 5 steps to help prepare yourself for your TEFL interview. Linda Dunsmore Destinations If you are looking for a unique place to move to, check out our list of the top 5 TEFL destinations for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers! Mark Crocker TEFL Information Online training courses have many advantages and they are becoming increasingly popular with people looking to get TEFL certified. If you are new to...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for the ESL classroom to teach the simple present to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense both quickly and easily. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Setting up your EFL classroom is a very important task for any teacher of English abroad. Here are the best tips on how to set up your EFL classroom the right way to maximize efficiency and fun with your students. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching the past progressive for the ESL classroom to teach the present perfect tense to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Student placement is an important part of every classroom....  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations If you are looking for a unique place to move to, check out our list of the top 5 TEFL destinations for adrenaline junkies and adventure seekers! Mark Crocker Destinations Central America is particularly popular with American and Canadian teachers due to its close proximity to their home countries, however, the majority don’t look beyond the well trodden paths that lead to Costa Rica and Panama. Here we look at one of the region's better kept secrets, Nicaragua. Mark Crocker Destinations Argentina continues to be a popular destination due to the large number of teaching vacancies, competitive salaries and its safe and welcoming environment. But what is there to do in your time away from the classroom? Here are our top 5 highlights when teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Watching videos is an effective way to switch between different activities or time fill. Modern students are more likely to watch videos or look at images than to do worksheets or read. Videos are also excellent sources of audio-lingual information that develops listening and speaking skills. However, to use videos during the online ESL lessons, it is essential to follow several rules that our TEFL expert shares in this article. Before watching videos, think carefully about the exercises you’ll give to your student and the purpose of this activity. When planning online ESL lessons, understand your student’s needs, and set up appropriate goals to make sure the video activity will be useful. Also Read: "The Way to...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas ESL teachers often encounter difficulties when teaching grammar patterns to students abroad. The following 7 activities for teaching the simple present for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in an easy and efficient way. This is a very good activity for when you start discussing the simple present and how it’s used for routines and regularities. You can place the students into groups or pairs and have them discuss their daily routines. What do they do in the morning? In the afternoon? In the evening? You can then also have them write up a schedule of their daily routines and share their findings with the class later on in a class discussion. Also read: Top Online Lesson Plan Resources for New and Advanced Teachers This activity is...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching grammar patterns often involves a lot of classtime and the more activities you have up your sleeve as a teacher the better. The following 7 activities for teaching the past progressive for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in no time! Pull up an image with a lot of actions going on, for example, people engaging in different activities at a park or another public place. You can either hand out printed images or show it to your students on an overhead projector or TV. After having your students analyze the image, turn off the TV or collect the prints and start asking what the people in the photo were doing. Also read: 5 Reasons Why Teaching English Abroad Enhances Your Career Prospects This is a great activity you can...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will look at five strategies you can use t boost your effectiveness within the class and also as a general way of increasing your online business. Ideas covered include the use of gamification and individualization. This idea isn't new but not many teachers appear to try to apply it to their online classes. There are several reasons why you should try it. (Especially as the majority of online classes are for young students). First we should define gamification: We may define it as a teaching strategy that involves play, integrated with clear learning objectives and outcomes. It can help to engage students with content better, allows them to get more motivated and engaged during the lesson and during...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas First lessons are always a little bit overwhelming because the students and teacher don’t know each other yet. That's why it’s very important to break the ice and help your ESL learners to relax. Plus, for future planning, you need to learn more about your students and their likes and dislikes. Get-to-know games are great for these purposes and work best if you play them during the first 3-5 lessons. For this activity, give your students two opposite words to choose between and ask a question “Are you more like 1 or 2?”. This way, you find out a little bit more about your students and the students also can bond among themselves. This is another fun get-to-know game for your ESL lesson. Before a lesson, select...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Are you ready to teach English abroad? Before you step into the classroom, don't forget to read up on these 5 common types of EFL students and how to deal with them. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Use these 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom to teach the present perfect tense to your students and help them understand the correct structure and usage of the tense. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas These top 10 mistakes to avoid in the classroom while teaching English abroad will help you become a better EFL teacher and make sure your students learn English in the most effective way possible. Mark Crocker Teaching Ideas No matter how well you plan your lessons, it is inevitable that...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Teaching new tenses to students of a foreign language is often not as easy as you might anticipate, especially when the tense you are trying to teach them does not exist in their native language. The following 7 activities for teaching the present perfect for the ESL classroom will help your students pick up the tense in no time! This is a great warm-up activity to make your students understand what the present perfect is all about. After teaching the structure of the tense, have your students write down 2-3 things they have accomplished in their lives. When they are finished, have your students share their statements with the class, for example, “I have won a speech contest,” “I have traveled to America,” or “I have learned to play the piano.”...  [Read more]

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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 teacher for the first time can be a scary prospect. In this post, one of our graduates explains how they would use their TEFL course knowledge to teach that first lesson in China. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find three exciting ideas for your online ESL teaching. ✅ Our TEFL expert shares their experience of delivering online classes effectively. You will learn how to organize your work in an online workspace, gamify lessons, and give feedback to students. Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences Here are 10 reasons why the city of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq is an exciting place to teach English. Gianluca Costa Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find three exciting ideas for your online ESL teaching. ✅ Our TEFL expert shares their experience of delivering online classes effectively. You will learn how to organize your work in an online workspace, gamify lessons, and give feedback to students. Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences Here are 10 reasons why the city of Sulaymaniyah in the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq is an exciting place to teach English. Gianluca Costa Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences In 2016, I was given the amazing opportunity to teach English in the beautiful country of Brazil. In my first few weeks there, I learned how to teach by observing a professional instructor at the English language school and then practicing in front of my new colleagues. These were my first steps into the world of teaching. This post was written by our ITTT graduate Kyler J. During my first month at the English school in Brazil, I learned as much about the culture of Brazil and the students who lived there as I did about being a teacher. When I finally began working directly with the students in my second month, I started with the advanced and master classes. Later on, I would begin my work with the intermediate classes. The reason for this was largely...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Vietnam's economy has been growing continuously and the demand for foreign English teachers has also increased. Throughout the country, you will find a wide range of job opportunities, from language schools and private tutoring to in-house work across the business sector. In this post, we examine the top 5 destinations for teaching English in Vietnam. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out these 7 activities for teaching reported speech in the ESL classroom that will help your students learn this tricky English topic in no time! Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Are you traveling and don't know how to find the time to get TEFL certified? Worry no more! Here are 4 tips for getting your TEFL certificate on the road and for staying motivated to study! ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations France is one of the most popular destinations for teaching English as a foreign language in Europe. While many teachers come and settle in Paris, you should definitely also check out what other amazing places there are around the country. Here are the top 8 places to teach English in France. Federico Riva TEFL Information With teaching English abroad being one of the hottest career paths in the 21st century, there are also a lot of myths surrounding the topic. Here are seven misconceptions about TEFL uncovered! Linda Dunsmore Destinations Are you interested in teaching English abroad? Here are the 12 most affordable countries for teaching English overseas to inspire you to pack your bags! Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Check out...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Without a doubt, English is the most popular second language around the globe. It has served as a bridge of communication in the rise of globalization. Business English has found its way in the global business market and has also worked its way up to the digital age with all of the technological advancements available. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Clarence A. There has been a significant increase of non-native English speakers using the English language as a specific tool in competing inside the international market. It has turned into the universal language for business and can unite people from various cultural backgrounds for them to discuss their thoughts in a clear, efficient and effective way. In some ESL (English as a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Quebec? Are you interested in teaching English in Lorraine, Quebec? Check out our opportunities in Lorraine, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! Getting to know your esl learners should be one of your top priorities to manage your class. Here are a few characteristics of adult learners to keep in mind. Adult Learners may: • Represent a wide range of educational...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares her experience with lesson planning and explains why it's vital to plan your ESL lessons beforehand. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who emigrated to the United States from China at the age of 18. The TEFL grad explains how their English learning experience helped them to become a successful TESOL teacher today. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who answers the question "Should You Teach One-to-One or Student Groups?" and dives into the difference of the two class types. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Earning a TEFL certificate with ITTT will...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Catching and correcting errors is an important job of an English teacher. Here are the three most common ways of error correction in classrooms. Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you teaching children via zoom? Here are 6 fun zoom teaching ideas for kids that will engage them and make your virtual classroom more interactive! Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Every classroom is filled with a variety of different kinds of students. In this blog post, we discuss how to deal with different types of students. Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas No matter how seasoned and confident a teacher is, there are occasions specifically before starting a new class that every teacher might wonder, "what if they...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas One of the great things about teaching conditionals is that once you discover some classroom activities that work well for one, they can be adapted to suit any of the conditional patterns that you may be asked to teach. Here are 7 fun activities for teaching conditionals for the ESL classroom that you can easily adapt to help your students understand the correct structures and usages. Tell your students to stand up and form in two lines (teams) and have an item that can be thrown and caught without causing injury or damage. Set the timer on your phone to sound after about 30-45 seconds. The teacher calls out the beginning half of a conditional sentence, throws the ball to a student at the beginning of the line and asks them to complete it. The student then...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences In my experience, many teachers are not really sure about the difference between teaching ESL and teaching EFL in the classroom. In this post I will try to explain both situations and give some insight into each as they are actually quite distinct. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amal S. ESL refers to teaching English as a Second Language in a English-speaking country where the student's native language is not English, while EFL refers to teaching English as a Foreign Language in a country where English is not the primary language. In the ESL classroom, students are often from different countries, backgrounds and religions which can make it difficult for the teacher as he/she has to be conscious about what they are teaching to...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Throughout my ITTT TEFL course a specific teaching concept persisted, entitled “ESA”. This methodology has been proven over several years to be effective in teaching English to students in the classroom. A precursor to this concept was “PPP” (Presentation, Practice, Production) which has been used by many teachers, though it lacks in engaging the students resulting in a less successful environment. Jeremy Harmer noticed this and in turn put forth a new and improved model, labeled “ESA”, consisting of three steps; Engage, Study, and Activate. This methodology has continued to remain relevant to this day through its flexible and fluid approach to teaching English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Joseph V. An engaged...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In this live session, TEFL expert Linda shares insight on how much money you can REALLY make when teaching English abroad and online. You don't want to miss it! Charlotte Lam Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Are you considering teaching in Hong Kong as a Native English teacher? If yes, do you know who you are going to work with? Here are some ways you can effectively prepare yourself and collaborate with the local teachers in school. Federico Riva Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Europe? TEFL expert Linda from ITTT shares the ultimate guide to teaching English as a foreign language in some of the most popular countries in Europe. Christian...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Catching and correcting errors is an important job of an English teacher. Here are the three most common ways of error correction in classrooms. Federico Riva TEFL Information Not sure if an online TEFL/TESOL course is right for you? TEFL expert Linda will show you what it looks like to take an online course with ITTT. At the end, there will be a Q&A session where TEFL expert Linda answers all your questions! Federico Riva Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Europe? TEFL expert Linda from ITTT shares the ultimate guide to teaching English as a foreign language in some of the most popular countries in Europe. Charlotte Lam Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Are you...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find three exciting ideas for your online ESL teaching. ✅ Our TEFL expert shares their experience of delivering online classes effectively. You will learn how to organize your work in an online workspace, gamify lessons, and give feedback to students. Gianluca Costa Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Hong Kong has a lot to offer if you are looking for an English teaching job because Hong Kong has a very active and diverse education system. If you live in Hong Kong and want to start a teaching career or plan to move to Hong Kong with the idea of teaching English, this blog post will help you understand what to expect and covers three main options for...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences As a speaker of 5 languages (French being my native one), I’ve been exposed to different ways of teaching how one particular language sounds and why it sounds that way, what kind of meaning is conveyed using what sounds in what order, and so on. Quite often, I’ve noticed that in the school system, not enough emphasis is put on studying the sounds that pertain to the language itself. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Luca D. When learning English in a French-speaking country, the main goal for the teachers and the students alike is generally “to be understood” by the English-speaking person one is having a conversation with. Almost no importance is given to pronouncing the English-specific sounds correctly and that quite...  [Read more]