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1. Introduction 2. Benefits of attending Celta festivals in Gran Canaria 3. How to prepare for Celta festivals in Gran Canaria 4. Conclusion Are you a TEFL or TESOL teacher looking to enhance your skills and network with like-minded professionals? Consider attending Celta festivals in Gran Canaria, organized by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). These festivals provide a unique opportunity for educators to come together, learn from experts in the field, and enjoy the beautiful surroundings of Gran Canaria. Attending Celta festivals in Gran Canaria offers a myriad of benefits for TEFL and TESOL teachers. Firstly, you will have the opportunity to attend workshops and seminars led by experienced professionals, allowing you to gain valuable insights and strategies to improve your...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching English abroad isn't all about working - it's mostly about fun and exploring the world! Here are 10 amazing music festivals around the world you must check out when teaching English abroad. Coachella is one of the best music festivals in the world and has been a true celeb hotspot in recent years. Everyone who is someone (and those who think they are) show up at Coachella and the world watches. Attending this music festival is definitely an amazing experience that you will never forget. Where: Indio, California When: Annually in April Apply for our TEFL in-class course in California to get certified. If you love eco-friendly partying with ambiance, Meadows in the Mountains is definitely your thing! Raking place in the beautiful Bulgarian mountains,...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Destinations Lunar New Year is one of the most important holidays in a variety of Asian countries. This holiday marks the beginning of a calendar year whose months are cycles of the moon. Typically, the Lunar New Year is celebrated in January or February depending on the lunar calendar. Teaching English in Asia is a great way to experience Lunar New Year celebrations and different customs in the various Asian nations. Chinese New Year is the most important Chinese festival that celebrates the beginning of a new year on the traditional Chinese moon calendar. Chinese New Year is a 15-day-long festival period with the Lantern Festival concluding the celebrations on the 15th day of the year. The first day of Chinese New Year begins on the new moon that appears between 21...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jiepai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Linyi 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. One day I was watching some videos on YouTube. I found a video that Ryan made, and that's how I got interested in Japan. He showed us his daily life while he was walking to work, his apartment or the grocery store he went. I watched every single video he had to learn more about the country. I fell in love with everything I saw. I loved how everything was so different...  [Read more]

Amanda Stern Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you planning on teaching abroad, but worrying about how you can get involved in the community and leave a memorable impression on the locals? Language barriers may make this seem like a harrowing task, but fear not, the following is a list of a few jumping-off points for those planning to take the plunge into their new community. Celebrating multiculturalism in a community is a worldwide phenomenon, even for unassuming towns. In our rural port-town in Japan, we have multiple events throughout the year to promote understanding and celebrate the various cultures and people who have made Japan their home, temporarily or forever. These events included Filipino traditional dance classes, Malaysian food tasting, and cooking classes, as well as...  [Read more]

Kayla Hill Destinations Hong Kong is a great place to teach, especially if it’s your first time living abroad. Known as the “fragrant harbor,” Hong Kong has been attracting tourists and professionals for decades. This innovative city is often considered to be “Asia’s World City” and is a major cultural hub in the region. Here are 5 reasons why you should teach in Hong Kong. Hong Kong is on the eastern side of the Pearl River estuary and enjoys a humid subtropical climate. This means that summers are long and the winters are mild. You can enjoy beach barbecues, boat parties, and beautiful hikes well into late November. If you enjoy traveling during public holidays and your summer break, Hong Kong is a great place to be if you want to explore Asia. You can fly to Taiwan,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This is a subject that many have spoken of at length before however new perspectives are put forward all the time which can and do have positive outcomes. This can happen even in an area such as “student motivation”. This is an area that has been under the academic microscope as far back as we can remember. I will now put forward my perspectives and hopefully add something new to the equation. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Padraig O B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I would like to complete an assignment encompassing all areas that affect student motivation which may include but not exclusively: genetics (nature), parenting (nurture), economics, sleeping...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Celtic Culture in Gran Canaria 3. Festivals and Events 4. Celtic Music and Dance Welcome to Gran Canaria, where the rich Celtic culture comes alive! Immerse yourself in a unique experience as we explore the deep-rooted Celtic traditions that have been preserved on this beautiful island. From music and dance to festivals and events, Gran Canaria offers a truly authentic Celtic experience. Gran Canaria may be known for its stunning beaches and vibrant nightlife, but it also boasts a lesser-known treasure – its Celtic heritage. The influence of Celtic culture can be seen in various aspects of life on the island, from the language to the art and even the cuisine. Visitors can explore ancient Celtic ruins, learn about traditional Celtic beliefs and customs, and witness...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liudu 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. Teaching methods have changed vastly in the last decades and are rapidly changing all the time as more and more studies are done, and as more about learning is understood. Considering what really is important when it comes to humanity and new generations, teaching new skills is arguably one on the top the list. This is why teaching, basically anything, in an efficient...  [Read more]

  In Chantelle’s thirteenth video diary entry she talks about unit 13 of her 120-hour online TEFL course. Unit 13 covers pronunciation and phonology. As Chantelle notes there is a lot of information presented in this unit including phonology, stress, articulation and the phonemic alphabet. The unit also looks at how to teach individual sounds and when we should teach pronunciation to our students. 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 is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jinshijing Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Leshan 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 unit was an introduction to a proffecion of a teacher. In general now it’s more clear about the difference of teaching different age students. I liked a description about plenty of roles a teacher can do, and the exact occasions for these roles. Also a useful thing is a notice about what a good teacher should do, and what he shouldn’t; which actions can...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information South Korea’s capital is one of the most important and fastest-growing cities in Asia and indeed the world. Across the city you will find some of the world's largest companies in the technology and automobile industries. On top of that, Seoul is an exciting city with lots of historic attractions, as well as modern museums, hot fashion shows, and a wide variety of music acts. Seoul is also home to thousands of foreign English teachers, many of whom are not ready to leave and have made the city their permanent home base. The population of Seoul stands at nearly 10 million people, a figure that grows every year due to the city’s vast number of job opportunities. Seoul is also among the top 30 financial centers on the Global Financial Centres...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Travel had benefits for all of us. Particularly for our children. Our twin baby boys are mixed-race and mixed-cultured and equal importance will be placed on both sides of their heritage while maintaining a truly international worldview. We plan to raise them as true world citizens. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mingke R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. We plan to focus on a few areas to strengthen their cultural connections: language, exposure to different cultures, exposure to people from those cultures, and cultural holidays. We will achieve this by continuing to travel slowly. We plan to live in different cities and countries for years at a time to fully...  [Read more]

  Moving down our list of parts of speech, we have our verbs. The first big difference between verbs that we need to look at is whether it's an action verb or a state verb. Our action verbs, as the name suggests, mean that we typically can see these things in action. We can see people working and we certainly see people going to various places. Now, we have our state verbs. These are basically indicating a state of being. Two examples would be "seem" and "have" or "own". We have a sentence such as "He seems angry." and "I own my house." You can't actually see the action happening, even though those words are used as verbs. A very big differentiation between the two here as well is, state verbs typically don't take the progressive or continuous form. That form is the verb "+ing". As...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching English abroad isn't all about working - it's mostly about fun and exploring the world! Here are 10 amazing music festival around the world you must check out when teaching English abroad. Jon ITTT Teaching Ideas This ITTT TEFL article looks at 6 sources for teaching English as a foreign language resources to use in the classroom. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the differences between lifestyle and earning potential in 6 popular countries for TEFL teachers. Linda Dunsmore Destinations Get bitten by the travel bug with these 20 most inspirational travel quotes right now! Disclaimer: might result in serious wanderlust! Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the many interesting reasons there...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Whether it’s a small present or a simple card - these cute sayings for teacher appreciation add a special touch to your gift! Your teachers will truly appreciate your thoughtfulness with these cute sayings. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the rules of etiquette in 4 different countries in Asia. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the rules of etiquette in 4 different countries in the Middle East. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at Etiquette rules in 4 different countries in the popular TEFL region of Latin America. Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching English abroad isn't all about working - it's mostly about fun and exploring the world! Here are 10 amazing...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Whether it’s a small present or a simple card - these cute sayings for teacher appreciation add a special touch to your gift! Your teachers will truly appreciate your thoughtfulness with these cute sayings. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the rules of etiquette in 4 different countries in Asia. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the rules of etiquette in 4 different countries in the Middle East. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at Etiquette rules in 4 different countries in the popular TEFL region of Latin America. Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching English abroad isn't all about working - it's mostly about fun and exploring the world! Here are 10 amazing...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching English abroad isn't all about working - it's mostly about fun and exploring the world! Here are 10 amazing music festival around the world you must check out when teaching English abroad. Jon ITTT Teaching Ideas This ITTT TEFL article looks at 6 sources for teaching English as a foreign language resources to use in the classroom. Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the differences between lifestyle and earning potential in 6 popular countries for TEFL teachers. Linda Dunsmore Destinations Get bitten by the travel bug with these 20 most inspirational travel quotes right now! Disclaimer: might result in serious wanderlust! Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the many interesting reasons there...  [Read more]

Our course in the Philippines affords you the chance to study in a beautiful country full of friendly people. This country is made up of over 3,000 islands and has many sandy beaches, varied wildlife, good food and an exciting night life. Some of the world’s best SCUBA diving, snorkelling and kite surfing in the world are to be found here. Why not come and join in the lively festivals and taste the wonderful, inexpensive food that this country has to offer. English is already a national language in this country so for those of you choosing to study our course in the Philippines there will not be too many teaching opportunities available to foreigners. However, with a little determination there are TEFL jobs to be found around the country. The Philippines can also be used as a handy...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dongxihe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Guangyuan 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. There are so many things we can do in the class during teaching English: sing songs, play games, tell stories, do art work. Songs, music and chants are very effective for young learners. Songs provide opporunity for listening, reading and creative writing. Better combine them with actions. Games also can be adapted for classroom use. It's a good way to start the...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas October is here and Halloween isn’t far away! Whether you teach in your country or abroad, this festival is exciting as it has specific cultural features. In this blog post, we share five fun Halloween decor ideas for your ESL classroom. Get inspired, and feel free to encourage your students to help you decorate the classroom! If you prefer to celebrate in style, you can pick a particular topic to decorate all parts of your classroom. Also Read: "6 Great Ideas for Developing Vocabulary in English Learners" Use all time favorites - pumpkins, lanterns, web, and wreaths - as the basis of your decor. You can either DIY them or buy them at a dollar store. Add a black bat, cat, spider, or witch silhouettes. Mix spooky...  [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]

Minh Huy Hoang Destinations Alumni Experiences Vietnam is one of the fastest-growing countries in the top of Southeast Asia. The country has a warm tropical climate, great food, reliable infrastructure, abundant nature, and beautiful beaches and is a place that attracts a large number of tourists from all over the world. So what opportunities does this country have to attract people who want to live and work here permanently? Here are some reasons to help you decide whether or not to teach English in Vietnam: First of all, I would like to introduce Vietnamese history which started from about 3,000 to 4,000 years ago. Vietnam has been inhabited since the Paleolithic period. By around 1,200 BC, the development of paddy rice cultivation and bronze casting techniques in the Ma and Red River...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Celta Traditions in Gran Canaria 3. Experience Celta Culture with ITTT 4. Conclusion Experience the rich and vibrant Celta traditions in Gran Canaria with International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT). Immerse yourself in the unique culture of the Celts, an ancient people who once inhabited the Canary Islands. Join us on a journey to discover the customs, rituals, and folklore of the Celts in Gran Canaria. Gran Canaria is home to a diverse range of cultures, including the influence of the Celts. The Celts were known for their rich mythology, intricate artwork, and spiritual ceremonies. In Gran Canaria, you can still see traces of Celta traditions in the music, dance, and language of the locals. From traditional Celta festivals to ancient rituals, there is much to explore...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guozhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Qingdao 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. In my experience, one of the major keys and factors to understanding and mastering any subject or topic, is confidence. And of course, with that being so, one might conclude that some of the major factors that contribute to under-performance by students and people in general, are things like insecurities, fear and timidity. I know this for a fact, as both a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yanghe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Qingdao 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. Rapport, according to the Oxford dictionary is a close and harmonious relationship in which the people or groups concerned understand each other's feelings or ideas and communicate well. The teaching profession deals exclusively with people and understanding how to communicate with them in a manner that is effective and relevant becomes paramount. I always believed...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Qualifications and Certification 3. Job Opportunities in Barcelona 4. Cultural Experience and Lifestyle Barcelona is a dynamic and culturally rich city located in the heart of Catalonia, Spain. With its stunning architecture, beautiful beaches, and vibrant nightlife, it is a popular destination for both tourists and expats alike. For those interested in teaching English in Barcelona, there are a few key requirements to consider. To teach English in Barcelona, most schools and language institutes require teachers to have a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) or TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification. ITTT offers internationally recognized online TEFL and TESOL courses that provide the necessary training and skills to succeed in...  [Read more]

Located in the Great Lakes Region, Ohio is a wonderful destination for outdoor fun. Long before western settlers arrived, the people living in the area had left behind numerous fascinating mounds and earthworks that can still be visited today. The Great Serpent Mound, for instance, was built by early humans to keep track of the sun and solstices. Ohio’s fertile soil and favorably climate have also created a thriving eco-system that is home to a wide diversity of flora and fauna. Whatever you plan to see and do during your visit, the state of Ohio is a great destination for your next vacation. Ohio has four distinct seasons offering lots of opportunities for outdoor activities. Visitors from near and far can enjoy the unique environments found in the state’s huge number of parks, nature...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gudian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Datong 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. Unlike subjects such as science and mathematics, language is not straightforward and a question can have a range of answers, depending on context. For example, a single word such as “gay” can have a variety of answers; “gay” can refer to a merry occasion or refer to a homosexual individual and based on the reference, it can evoke a vastly different feeling in...  [Read more]