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{ "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ [ ] ] } Acronyms are an essential tool used in all professions and technical writing. They are powerful tools to reduce word content. However without knowing what the acronym stands for, they can form a barrier to understanding. In the ESL (English as a Second Language) teaching world there is certainly no shortage of acronyms. Here we look at a few and one in particular, TEFL. Some useful teaching acronyms are: ELT: English Language Teaching. This is a general term for teaching English and applies to the teaching of English to both native and non-native English speakers. ELL: English Language Learner. This is a general term for anyone learning English and applies to learners of English who are...  [Read more]

Leaving your family, friends and home country behind and moving to a new, location can be a very exciting but nervewracking experience and it is recommended that you prepare as much as possible for the move. Below are a number of suggestions to help you make this transition a little bit easier. A teacher can never have too much classroom experience and if you have a reasonable amount of time available before taking up a full-time teaching position it might be a good idea to try and gain some extra teaching experience. This can be achieved by offering your services to any local language schools that provide English language tuition or offering private lessons to non-native English speakers resident in your area. In some countries there are also summer camps or summer schools that offer...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Education starts at home. A child does not start and stop learning in school. They will always learn whether it is at home, in school, with friends or even other influences such as the internet. Therefore, a child’s very first teacher or role model is their parents. Parent’s engagement in a child’s learning process is very crucial in shaping their character. Parents should not only rely on the child’s school in education. Having both the parents and school teachers working hand in hand is one of the best combinations in getting the child to be interested in learning and to become a better person in the future. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jze C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Beiyicheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. A child’s education begins from the household. Parents are their initial educators and they have a crucial part in modelling up their child’s personality and character. A sense of balance of learning at home and school shapes a student’s actual learning. It is a parent’s responsibility to be the helping hand in their journey of education while traveling...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English in China from Home 3. Requirements for Teaching English in China from Home 4. How to Get Started Are you looking for a flexible and rewarding job that allows you to work from the comfort of your own home? Teaching English in China from home may be the perfect opportunity for you. With the increasing demand for English language education in China, there is a growing need for online English teachers. International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers a comprehensive online TEFL certification course that can prepare you for a successful career teaching English to Chinese students. There are numerous benefits to teaching English in China from home. One of the main advantages is the flexibility it offers. You can set your own schedule and work...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Banjiudian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tai'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. Living and working in a foreign country can be incredibly different in many ways compared to living and working in a country you was born and raised in, but what actually makes it so different? Firstly, the language. Many young & old teachers travel far and wide to seek out a new adventure in their career and often being the case travel across the world...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in BinhuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zaozhuang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. Teachers’ role in educational process is very important, but so as parents’. Teachers’ work can’t be successful if the student focus on English only in classes. Only working together as a team teachers and parents can create a good studying environment. There are many ways parents can help their children. Their help is a multi-faceted process. Small steps...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Caitun Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liaocheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. Around three years ago I came to China with degree in teaching but with extremely little TEFL experience. That time I`d been looking for something interesting, not complicated, and definitely I was not about working with adults. After a while, I have found a job in kindergarten which I didn’t expect to be so hard and fun at the same time. At that place I had my...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas While most of us think of mental disabilities when we hear “learners with Difficulties” there are many other kinds of difficulties that our students may be faced with. Some of these difficulties are to some extent, within a teacher’s control however most are completely out of the teacher’s control. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Karissa Z. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Seeking attention or feeling incompetent are difficulties that we may be able to help control. These things may cause students to misbehave or act inappropriately to get the attention they seek or get out of doing anything they don’t feel confident about. When we are faced with...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The first teacher to children are parents since growing the child up to the school-age, parents should have to start giving their child some basic knowledge which is of great importance hence education at home and school will help to strike a balance. Parents being the main guardian and sponsors of their children’s education have a huge role to play in helping put their child on the right trend in helping her improve academically. Although children go to school five days a week, they spend more time at home with their families. Parental encouragement has played a vital role to the success of many children today, some schools also foster parental involvement through seminal, nevertheless it is still up to the parent to involve themselves in their...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Learning is always hard especially learning something new such as English learning. English is a different new language compared with Chinese, so when we are learning, definitely we will meet all kinds of difficulties in listening, speaking, reading, and writing. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate XIAO J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Due to the lack of vocabulary, beginners can not get the main idea of a story. They usually expect to know every single word and if they miss some words, they will become extremely nervous so that they lose their confidence at all. The best way to avoid it is to pre-teach some potentially difficult vocabularies. And listening to English...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dakuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yantai Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. Education as one of the most important elements of social life begins with our families. Our first teachers are our parents and siblings. They teach us how to walk, how to speak, how to eat and many other basic but so important things to start a life. Then the time comes and we start to go to school. But the education at home from our families and their support for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tumen Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shangluo Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. I have found that the role of a teacher is equally as important as the role of a mother , ‘as the saying goes teach a woman, you teach a nation. The mother is the first teacher of all things good and bad after the initial stage of learning from your mother you enter the next stage of your life. The stage that you spend majority of your life making friends and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinshui Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linfen Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. Most parents understand that the ability to speak English fluently will be significant for the success of their child in the future. Speaking English proficiency will help their child “get ahead in a globalised world”. In other words, the sooner their children get started, the better. The good news is that the parents actually can help their child to improve...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences English is my first language, however, I studied Spanish throughout high school growing up in the Midwest and eventually received a Master’s degree in Spanish Literature. I learned to speak Spanish very well after becoming a high school Spanish teacher for eight years and then a principal for elementary and secondary schools for 26 more years speaking Spanish to new immigrant students and parents the whole time. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Rex P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In reflecting on the title question I first asked myself how Spanish had influenced me over the years. The first obvious answer was that I became bilingual and began communicating...  [Read more]

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 in. Feel the holiday vibe all year round as...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Teachers’ role in the educational process is very important, but so as parents’. Teachers’ work can’t be successful if the student focuses on English only in classes. Only working together as team teachers and parents can create a good studying environment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anastasiia C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are many ways parents can help their children. Their help is a multi-faceted process. Small steps combine to create an eager and capable student. The first and most important step is letting your child understand the importance of English. Parents must first understand and believe in the importance of English language...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Home Workouts 3. Full-Body Workout Routine 4. Cardio Workout Routine In today's fast-paced world, finding time to hit the gym can be a challenge. However, staying fit and healthy is essential for overall well-being. The good news is that you can achieve your fitness goals right from the comfort of your own home, without the need for any expensive equipment. In this guide, we will explore effective fitness routines provided by ITTT that will help you stay in shape and improve your health without stepping foot outside. Working out at home offers a range of benefits that make it a convenient and practical choice for many individuals. One of the main advantages is the flexibility it provides. You can schedule your workout at a time that suits you best, without...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Children are said to be wet clay that can be molded to give the desired shape. And, this shape can be collaboratively given by the parents and the school. Even though teachers play a great role to teach children, parents can do much more in their children’s education. Almost three-quarters of the time of a schooling child spent at home, which means most of the lessons & behavior is adapted by them from their family. Therefore, parents are always said to be the first teacher of a child. A home may lack most of the classroom materials and the environment, but also several ways can be implemented to help children learn. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Radha P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ShanghuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinhua Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. This lesson was about teaching a new language. When teaching a new language you must remember to break down whatever aspect you are teaching into small and easy to grasp pieces. Vocabulary, for example, should be taught in a way that lets students know the meaning, usage, and spelling. To accomplish this I might start the class by showing a picture of my own home and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Bagong Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jincheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. When I was in high school it was required of the students to take a foreign language for at least 2 years. I was excited about this opportunity as I have always had an interest in different cultures and thus different languages. My teacher, an American, gave herself a new title for this class - Señora Martín. The first couple of weeks focused on vocabulary...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information So you are taking the leap and moving abroad to teach English. That’s amazing! It’s definitely not an easy task to pack all your belongings into one suitcase and just leave - but working abroad, getting paid to travel and meeting new, like-minded people is definitely worth the hassle. Once you have all your necessary documents in hand, you can think about the actual moving part of the ordeal. It’s definitely not the same as going on a vacation and there are many things you need to think about. Here are ten things you need to know when moving abroad to teach English. Unless you already speak the language of your new destination, it wouldn’t hurt to learn some basic words and phrases to be able to communicate with locals. Some of the...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Home Workouts 3. ITTT's Approach to Home Workout Routines 4. Sample Home Workout Routine Are you looking to stay active and fit without the need for expensive gym memberships or bulky equipment? Look no further! In this guide, we will explore effective home workout routines that require no equipment. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we understand the importance of physical fitness and offer expert guidance to help you achieve your fitness goals from the comfort of your own home. Working out at home has numerous benefits, including convenience, cost savings, and flexibility. With no commute to the gym and the ability to exercise on your own schedule, home workouts are a time-efficient option for busy individuals. Additionally, home workouts...  [Read more]

Gianluca Costa TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Many of us, at least once in our life, have the desire to change our careers. However, when you spend many years in the same field, it is hard to change to another for various reasons. Mostly it's that your mindset is orientated in a certain way. The idea of change completely seems to be impossible and gives you a feeling of uncertainty but the benefits of undertaking such a big step can be plentiful. I'm here to give you some tips and encourage you to make this huge step. I worked in hospitality for almost 12 years. It was a fun career at the beginning. A chef or a waiter is like an artist, it's a passion and you produce something for people that makes their day simply by letting them eat food or serving them. When a customer leaves...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Most of us take being able to read for granted. We seldom give a thought to how the process of learning to read began in our lives. I am sure most of us will not even recall the age we began to read. For many learners experiencing some form of learning difficulty, this may seem like a mountain with no peak. I am writing this essay based on my experience of having worked with learners ranging from those with various learning challenges to those with extreme learning disabilities. One thing I have learned over the years is that giving up on a child is never an option. One is forced to think creatively and innovatively to address the challenge. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Lynne C. Please note that this blog post might not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences A child’s first contact with the world is the parents before anyone else, then the people at home where he/she lives. Parents or guardians are the, therefore, the first teachers and are the key role players in the building of the child’s character. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Malama M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Striking a balance between education at home and school should mold a child’s actual learning process. Being helpful to the child in terms of helping a child with the learning process will build a strong foundation for the child’s ability to learn new things. Such a belief does both the child and the parents more harm than good. No...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Changcheng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. The course material in Unit 19 suggests that this is due to the fact that students feel that the course can be more specifically geared towards their own needs and wants than a group course could. Whilst this is one of the main advantages of one-to-one teaching I would like to offer an alternate theory. However, before doing this, I would like to go back into the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yaoqu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tongchuan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT 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. This is my teaching experience so l will tell it in form of a story. In 2011, l sat for my Advanced Level final exams and then applied for a post of temporary teacher at an under-staffed school in an area l once lived in as a little girl, called Dete. Beginning of 2012, l travelled to Dete from Harare to begin what l call a character building turmoil. I was an...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When starting any class, if you expect that your students will be motivated to learn a new language, at first, you have to be primarily motivated and enthusiastic. We have seen that we can have self-motivated students and also reluctant students, it’s the teacher’s role to make the best to involve providing an interesting and pleasant class when you show passion to the subject that you are teaching, it can be contagious for most students, who will model your positive behavior. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thamiris M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Your approach and your attitude in class will reflect on the students’ responses, therefore, remember to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being a student learning a new, foreign language I can acknowledge that feelings of insecurity and fear of making mistakes are often present. This can lead to students being quiet or non- participating. As a teacher, it is important to understand this and to make the students feel comfortable in class. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Adela J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In my first month of learning Arabic, I was placed in the beginner’s class with 7 other students. My teacher at that time knew that she was dealing with students who have never read, spoken or written Arabic before in their life. As a result, she taught us a new vocabulary using pictures and...  [Read more]