Why Is Learning English Is Important

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who explains what difficulties face Arabic students in English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the most important abilities every teacher should possess. Dana W Alumni Experiences There are so many reasons it is important to learn the English language. Before you begin or continue on your learning journey, it is also important to consider your ‘why’. Let’s take a look at the benefits of learning English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on cultural awareness in China. Our TEFL graduate explains why it is important to consider cultural problems in that country. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL student shares their strategies of motivating learners and explains why it is important. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to help students to start reading in English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate considers one of the most popular...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of English being a global language. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will learn about the problem of classroom sensitivity. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the reasons why English became the most important means of communication. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teacher's confidence. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their opinion and ideas on the principles of motivating students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of English being a global language. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will learn about the problem of classroom sensitivity. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the point. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the reasons why English became the most important means of communication. ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Ever since I was in elementary school, I have always looked up to teachers. They have inspired me all my life, the role they play in a child's life is one of the most amazing things ever. That is the main reason I decided that I wanted to be a teacher myself. I have a few years of volunteer teaching work and from it, I have learned many things. Some of the main things are discipline, atmosphere, and education. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Christopher C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First, discipline. This is extremely important in the classroom. To have a controlled class who wants to also learn but also have fun is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is discipline, why is it important and how to keep it in the classroom? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to motivate students and keep them interested in learning English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate considers different types of classroom rules to use for better learning and teaching experience. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How to help students to become confident speaking English? Read in this blog post. ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on English as a matter of globalization. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why cultural sensitivity is important. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on how new technologies change learning and teaching. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on what problems do EFL students have...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management is an important part of a good learning environment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Priscilla E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. One of the first tasks you can do to achieve managing your specific class is choosing which desk seating method to use in the classroom. There are multiple ways to set up the desks for each specific class. The way I would set up my class test would be shoe horse shape this is because this is more intimate and the class I will be teaching is a small number of students. With the shoe horse shape of the desk, the teacher can keep an eye on all the students, and continually make...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching one-on-one and bigger classrooms. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their strategies and ideas on teaching vocabulary. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate uncovering the question: Why is Teaching Vocabulary so Important? Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate and uncovers the reasons why learning grammar is essential, especially when...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to ESL teachers' qualities. Our TEFL graduate considers the most important ones. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching receptive skills. Our TEFL graduate shares their strategies of overcoming such problems. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the problem of the motivation of ESL students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, you will find several useful tips on how to help students to overcome stressful situations in learning...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Lesson planning is a topic that has a lot of controversy in the teaching community. A lot of people believe that lesson planning is a waste of time and some believe that it is the most important thing to have when conducting lessons in a classroom. According to the E-learning Network, “Lesson planning is a significant element of the teaching-learning system. A lesson plan is a step-by-step guide that provides a structure for essential learning. Before planning a lesson, it is essential to classify the learning outcomes for the class. It is important because it helps the teacher in maintaining a standard teaching pattern and does not let the class deviate from the topic.” From my experience, I believe that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on some common challenges for Ukrainian students. Federico Riva Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching one-on-one and bigger classrooms. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate uncovering the question: Why is Teaching Vocabulary so Important? Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written by a recent TEFL course graduate and uncovers the reasons why learning grammar is essential, especially when...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas English has become a primary means of communication and information transmitting. Our TEFL graduate contemplates the reasons to learn it. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their experience of taking a course. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the principles of motivation and encouragement of ESL students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is ESA and why it is popular in ESL teaching? Our TEFL digs deeper into the history of this approach and shares their...  [Read more]

  Peter from Hungary recorded this TEFL review video after completing his course with ITTT. Peter has been teaching English to young learners for 12 years. He took the 120-hour course with tutor support and videos and learnt many new things as he was studying. Peter hopes to teach elsewhere in the world now that he has earned his certificate from ITTT. 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 shows that one of the most important roles of the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post was written by our TEFL graduate who shares their experience of taking a course. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to the principles of motivation and encouragement of ESL students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What is ESA and why it is popular in ESL teaching? Our TEFL digs deeper into the history of this approach and shares their thoughts. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL alumna explains the reasons to take a course in teaching English. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The classroom is the place where the students spend a big part of their life. Building safety and organized classroom environment is a very important task for the teacher. Many researchers explored problems of classroom management to create a safe classroom for the students and to establish rules of conduct. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rozalina K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Classroom management includes all organizational and procedural and control measures in the classroom. Usually, this is a wide range of actions, which teachers make and maintains conditions facilitating the effective learning of the classroom....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Prompting and motivation are extremely important in an ESL class. Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion and ideas on the topic. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Globalization is shaping the world around us but what about the learning environment? Our TEFL graduate shares their opinion. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on the importance of productive skills. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Every student has their own motivation and purpose to learn English. Our TEFL graduate dwells upon this topic....  [Read more]

Gökhan Yilmaz Destinations Alumni Experiences Istanbul is not only the most developed city in Turkey, but it's also one of the oldest cities in the world. The city was founded by the Romans in the year 300 and is considered a sacred place today, important to all religions in general. Its geographical location at the junction of Asia and Europe is unique in the world, making it an attractive destination for teaching English as a foreign language. Here are 5 reasons why Istanbul is a great place to teach English! Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Here, in this blog post, you will find out how to implement games in your ESL setting. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL is for them, but it will also help the ITTT community grow bigger and stronger! Federico Riva Alumni Experiences TEFL Reviews & TESOL Reviews For ITTT, our community of students and alumni is the most important to us. That’s why we’d love to share what our course grads have to say! This will not only have others make a better decision in whether TEFL/TESOL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article is devoted to lesson planning. Our TEFL student gives a piece of advice on how to organize lessons properly. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our recent TEFL graduate tells about their experience of working in a Japanese school. They explain several challenges they faced in their practice. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Nowadays there is a huge problem in the Chinese educational system related to teacher-student relationships. Our TEFL graduate shares their story of teaching in a public school and explains why establishing rapport is very important. ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ESL teachers when they meet their class for the first time should learn what students know and what they need to know. Even for General English in schools or university classrooms where students have more or less the same level of English. There should be some short tests to determine students’ gaps in knowledge, personal objectives or institutional requirements. Especially assessment is needed when teaching Business English. This essay will discuss types of assessments in the early stages of teaching Business English to students. ESL teachers are often hired by companies to improve the English knowledge of employees. Every adult student has a different level of language knowledge due to background and learning...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Modern society demands high-quality teaching and learning from teachers. Teachers have to possess a great deal of knowledge and skills about both teaching and assessment practices to meet those demands and standards of quality education. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Vivian M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Effective teacher learning and professional development are important for student’s achievement. Teacher learning skills are a continuous process that promotes teaching skills, master new knowledge, develop new proficiency which in turn helps to improve students learning. Teacher learning skills influences student...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Post-it notes are a great tool to incorporate into your English lessons and make them more fun for your students. Here are 7 simple but effective EFL activities with post-it notes your students will love! Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will share 5 fun activities that can help you to engage your students into an active conversation. All of the activities can be used as in-class as online. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This article contains information on the importance of phonetics and phonology for better language learning abilities'...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural sensitivity is something every TEFL teacher faces in their classrooms. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point. Russ Tuff Alumni Experiences In this blog post, a course alumni shares his thoughts on the new ITTT Specialized Course – Teaching English Online: Is it worth doing? Dana W Alumni Experiences There are so many reasons it is important to learn the English language. Before you begin or continue on your learning journey, it is also important to consider your ‘why’. Let’s take a look at the benefits of learning English. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Cultural sensitivity is something every TEFL teacher faces in their classrooms. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on this point. Russ Tuff Alumni Experiences In this blog post, a course alumni shares his thoughts on the new ITTT Specialized Course – Teaching English Online: Is it worth doing? Dana W Alumni Experiences There are so many reasons it is important to learn the English language. Before you begin or continue on your learning journey, it is also important to consider your ‘why’. Let’s take a look at the benefits of learning English. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning a new language is an inherently challenging task. One important way for ESL teachers to help beginner students learn English is to focus not only on teaching language concepts but on building their confidence to experiment with the language and persist with their learning. This essay will firstly examine why building confidence is important in ESL teaching, and different strategies teachers can employ to do this, including how they interact with students and the content they choose for classes. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Emily U. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Different groups of beginner learners might be...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Grammar is an essential part of English. However, to an EFL student, learning grammar can be challenging. Although there are a lot of rules and exceptions, Grammar helps EFL students correct their mistakes and improve their receptive and productive skills. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Johnay G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Learning Grammar is important because EFL students commonly make mistakes in the rules and exceptions of English. EFL students commonly make mistakes with the use of articles, which are determiners. For example, an EFL student might write the sentence, “Class will be over in an hour.”, in which...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas After completing the CTEYL course I felt the importance of writing the summative task about parents’ role in education, as I believe that it’s at least 50% of success for the young learner. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Iuliia S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The family as a cell acts only with love and respect and it dominates the understanding, affection, sacrifice, and childcare. (Emerllahu, Dali, 2001) So, in this way builds a family environment, in which we live, laugh, play, and develop children. (Claudia&Eberhard; Muhlan, 2008) Based on this I definitely can say that education starts at home, and parents...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of teaching English as a non-native speaker. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this article, our TEFL graduate considers parental part in the language learning process of their kids. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate gives the answer to the question "Are teaching skills important for students' progress in English learning?". Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers the importance of self-analysis. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching language to children is a rather delicate and complex process that requires a careful approach and patience from the teacher. To make this process more vivid and interesting for children, it is necessary to remember the existence of such an important and very useful tool as games. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Aleksei K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In my opinion, games act like some kind of a magic wand which forms the foundation of trust between the teacher and the child, helps to build a psycho-emotional connection, and greatly diversify the learning process as well. Games, in my opinion, have a very...  [Read more]