Why Learning English Language 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 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 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 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 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]

  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 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]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Of the many skills needed to teach a successful lesson, effective classroom management is probably one of the most important. In this post, an ITTT graduate takes a look at a range of factors concerning this key part of language teaching. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Anyone who has visited another country is likely to have experienced some level of foreign language interaction. In this post, one of our course graduates discusses their own experience of foreign languages while teaching and traveling. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Of the many skills needed to teach a successful lesson, effective classroom management is probably one of the most important. In this post, an ITTT graduate takes a look at a range of factors concerning this key part of language teaching. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Anyone who has visited another country is likely to have experienced some level of foreign language interaction. In this post, one of our course graduates discusses their own experience of foreign languages while teaching and traveling. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This blog post was written...  [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 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 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 Alumni Experiences Learning a new language can be a daunting task. It requires a lot of studying, practicing, and participation in order to fully comprehend and be able to use a new language. That is why people who want to learn a new language prefer to take a class on it instead of trying to learn it themselves. Taking a class on the English language can help build a student’s confidence and motivate them. It is especially important for an English teacher to develop a rapport with their students because English students need to feel comfortable with the person teaching them their new language skills. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Cheyenne K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily...  [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 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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teaching slang and idioms can be difficult but rather important. Our TEFL graduate explains the importance of this language point. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers several differences between high-school and university students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How can songs help in learning languages? Our TEFL graduate considers this topic and provides relevant research data. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How group teaching differs for young and adult learners? Our TEFL graduate explains in...  [Read more]

  Pat from Malaysia is living and working as an accountant in Singapore. In her TEFL review video Pat tells us how she has been considering teaching English as a new career, which is why she decided to take the 120-hour online course with tutor support and videos from ITTT. The course gave Pat an overview of the various skills and techniques used in teaching English and also covered important aspects of English grammar. Pat would like to pursue teaching English in a language centre and hopes to build upon the knowledge and skills she has acquired with ITTT in the future. 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...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing his thoughts on the different roles of a teacher. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on the importance of songs in the classroom. Mark Crocker TEFL Information Alumni Experiences At ITTT we offer a wide range of online and in-class TEFL certification courses. In this post, one of our graduates explains why an online option was the best choice for him. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences The...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Today, the importance of studying English by native speakers has been understood more and new regulations have been made by some countries. One of the most effective and undisputed factors that make learning English easier is to carry out English learning with native English tutors. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate liping z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Our most important sense of learning is our sense of hearing. It is our sense that makes the most contribution to learning. Sometimes we realize that we have memorized the lyrics of a song without realizing it. The reason for this is that even if you do not pay attention,...  [Read more]

Anna Domiczek Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Many research articles demonstrate the effectiveness of chants and rhymes and list the reasons why they should be an important element of ESL instruction. Through the use of chants and rhymes, students get to increase their vocabulary, improve rhythm, intonation, pronunciation, as well as memorization skills. Chants and rhymes are important in language teaching because: "...the literature has recognized the role of nursery rhymes in paving the way for the learners, particularly young ones, in developing their language learning skills." (International Journal of English Language and Translation Studies, Jan-March 2017) Most importantly, chants and rhymes allow for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management refers to the skills, techniques, and the teacher’s ability to control and organize the students. This can only be managed if the teacher builds a good relationship with the students, which helps them to trust and look up to their teacher. Building a relationship with student’s means investing in them by finding out their strengths and challenges and their weaknesses to find a way to help them. Once the trust is created between the students and the teacher, there will be a sense of respect. This is important as it will help the students to follow the rules and regulations of the teacher as well as the school. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Love K. Please note that...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is global language needed nowadays? Our TEFL graduate shares their point of view. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this article, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on why it's important to motivate students. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will learn how to model students' behavior for better classroom performance. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teachers need to be able to control students and at the same time motivate them. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is it appropriate to punish younger children in an ESL classroom? No, there is no need for that. Punishment is such a strong word to use for children when trying to learn a new language. Learning a new language may be difficult for everyone. It requires patience towards the children you teach and patience towards yourself. Punish us not the word that I would use, discipline is. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kathrina M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. At some point, the children in your class would misbehave during a lesson. Yes, it would disturb the flow of the class. Others can also join the other student and misbehave as...  [Read more]