Jobs For Former English Teachers

Jon ITTT TEFL Information So you’ve completed your TEFL course and started applying for jobs in your dream destination country, the next step to becoming a successful English teacher is the TEFL interview. Interviews for teaching jobs can take a couple of different formats and these are face-to-face, over the phone, or via Skype. Each type of interview has its own particular points that need addressing. For face-to-face interviews it is important to be early but not too early make sure that you research the route to the school before the interview day. You must remember to dress smartly, many teaching jobs are in holiday destinations and some people seem to forget the difference between what is suitable for work and what is suitable for the beach. If you are being interviewed over...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Have you just graduated or are about to graduate college and face a massive amount of student loans? You are not on your own. In the United States alone, the national student debt totals over $1.4 trillion this year. This number means that the average graduate in the US owes $17,126 and this number is rising year after year. When you are this much in debt, you can’t possibly think about moving abroad - or can you? In fact, thousands of graduates every year head abroad to teach English in order to pay off their student debt - and most of them are debt-free much faster than if they stayed at home. Here are 7 steps to paying off your student loans while teaching English abroad. I know what you are thinking. How is getting an expensive TEFL certificate...  [Read more]

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A lot of teachers initially gravitate to Europe as it provides less culture-shock and offers reasonable salaries and working conditions. Europe is fairly diverse when it comes to job prospects and teaching experiences. With the advent of the EU labor law it is now difficult (and is some cases impossible) for teachers who don't hold an EU passport to get working visas in some countries. This doesn't mean that it's difficult or impossible to find work, just to get your official papers in order. However, with the ridiculous bureaucratic requirements, still in place in some EU countries, even EU passport holders give up on getting work visas! It will certainly be easier if you are a citizen of an EU member state but it is not an insurmountable problem if you aren't. Most teaching in Austria is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Mengshui Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Zibo 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 began my teaching career at California State University, Chico, I was struck with the truth: I knew the material; I was a SME (Subject Matter Expert). I did not know how to teach what I knew. I did not want to become one of those professors/teachers who made learning more challenging than necessary. Thus, I began to understand the role of teacher and more...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Miaowan 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. I have been blessed to be raised in a family of educators. My maternal grandmother, maternal uncle and mom have all been educators. I have also experienced great teachers and ones that were not very proficient. A teacher’s role is simple yet one of the hardest and least appreciated jobs. It is to educate and encourage a student. I am going to give a few examples...  [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]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gaotai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hanzhong 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 being a teacher of any subject there are few things that are indispensable to have a successful class, like a syllabus, a lesson plan, teachings aids, among others. However, in opinion, one of the must important things a teacher should do in order to have a successful class is to establish rapport. As a former student myself, and I believe must of us, when a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sima Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bazhong 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. Parents are said to be the first teachers of students in our classrooms. From the child's birth, the task of educating them is all on the parents. When a child is now old enough to begin school, it does not mean that the job of the parent in regards to the child's education is done; it just means that the parent now has a new partner, these are teachers. As future...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jingshan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hangzhou 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. English language states 12 tenses in total, which formed by 3 times(or tenses), each times has 4 aspects, simple, continuous, perfect and perfect continuous. In this unit we could learn about how past tense works, for example, with using the right tense, we could tell when was the action began and end. we could also learn about what could cause mistakes/errors...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Do you know what is the largest language by several speakers in the world? Yes, it is, in fact, English, so according to wikipedia.org, over 2 billion people speak English(1), now that statistic might have sounded huge but the real fact is that nowadays, since we live and depend on global economy, almost every country in the world is worried by the fact their people can’t speak English, this is basically because almost every country makes business with the United States. Now, based on that fact, a lot of foreign Governments are implementing English teaching methods in public schools from the early stages of the study. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Alex D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences I remember taking Russian classes at a local language institute. My motivation initially was my love for Russian culture and a desire to move there. However, actually having the discipline to study the language proved to be a different reality. So with motivation in the classroom, I know from personal experience what can and cannot work - generally speaking. There are three key themes outlined here that address not only providing motivation to the students but also the students having their own motivation. These three themes are teachers motivation, students motivation, and classroom motivation. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Andrew M. The teacher's motivation needs to be something deeper than just job security or finances. Any...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Establishing rapport is essential not only for a successful classroom but for creating successful and harmonious relationships between people or groups. It is essentially trust and a decisive factor that can define the interaction between different bodies. In this case, I will discuss why establishing rapport is essential in the classroom, focusing on having a good connection between the teacher and students. The benefits of good rapport include more efficient learning, universal application, and rewarding results. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ellen X. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Firstly, establishing a good rapport between...  [Read more]

The English language teaching situation in Africa is at best rather confusing. Many ex-colonies of Britain use English as the medium of instruction in state schools and so most teachers are locals. Some advanced level positions may be available in universities in such locations. In other African countries English is much in demand but few schools are able to afford a native speaker teacher and so positions are largely filled by voluntary workers (though sometimes paying a 'local' salary). There are many placement organizations that can arrange voluntary work in Africa should that be your aim. There is some work available in South Africa but as many of their citizens speak English as a native language, opportunities for non-South Africans are somewhat limited. Zimbabwe used to offer a...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This is my teaching experience so l will tell it in the form of a story. In 2011, l sat for my Advanced Level final exams and then applied for a post of temporary teacher at a school in an area called Date. Beginning of 2012, l traveled to Date from Harare to begin what l call a character building turmoil. I was an inexperienced 20-year-old girl who was about to take on a class that would be sitting for its final exam come to the end of that year, with half the class being my former primary school classmates and the other half not thinking much of me. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Trish A. M. So here l was, in a rural and remote school, teaching a class of forty students with no teaching guidelines except for my own...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Behind every successful company or sports team, there is an efficient leader. One who is capable of executing the team’s goals and vision to the maximum capacity. A teacher is no different. A successful teacher is capable of elevating the performance of his or her students. In this summative task, I will discuss the different roles a teacher must perform and why they are essential to the job. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Matthew B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In my former profession, I was a successful manager of a defense contracting firm in Virginia (USA). In my role as a supply chain manager, I wore many different hats. And in each instance, I had to...  [Read more]

Kavinna Batra TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Education comes in many forms, whether through months of hands-on training or years of schooling. Education comes in many forms. Yet, nowadays, it seems like a college degree is the best and the most meritorious achievement in education –something that employers not only support but also demand. To produce this article, I questioned some of my fellow colleagues and professionals from the teaching field in my close circle. "The concept has evolved somewhere in the last 20 years that you need a college degree to ensure your professional success," said AIP managing director Adam Ling. "This has led to many people seeking a four-year degree program and even a master's degree without being completely sure what they want to do...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Ever since I was a little girl, education has been a huge part of my life. My mother was a teacher at the elementary school I attended and also taught me and my sisters Japanese after school in our home. I have always been inquisitive, constantly asking questions to my parents and teachers about topics I was interested in and about things I didn't quite understand. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kim S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. I always enjoyed learning and loved the feeling of accomplishment when I received high scores on tests and other assignments. My favorite subjects were reading, writing, and spelling. Outside of school, you could always find me...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Visa and Legal If you have completed your TEFL certification course and are getting ready to head overseas to teach, you are certain to have plenty of things to organize. One area that often causes unnecessary stress is ensuring you have all the documents you will need to make the move. Luckily, this process is not as difficult as you might imagine. Although the exact requirements will vary from country to country and job to job, if you follow our straightforward breakdown you should find you have everything you need when you need it. It might seem obvious but many new teachers have got on the plane to start their new life abroad only to find that their passport’s expiry date is a real problem. The bottom line is that most countries will not let you in if your passport...  [Read more]

By signing up for a TEFL course with ITTT in Germany you are signing up for a fantastic experience that is more than just beer, sausages and Oktoberfest! Although the country is home to over 1,200 breweries and 1,000 kinds of sausage, Germany has much more to offer. Study with us in Germany and you will be studying in the land of great musicians, poets and thinkers such as Bach, Goethe and Nietzsche. Germany is an excellent place to live and three German cities were included in the top ten cities of the Mercer Quality of Living Survey due to quality infrastructure, living spaces and wide range of leisure activities available. Reasonably priced, good quality accommodation is usual in Germany and the cost of living is particularly low in the former East Germany or “neue Bundesländer”....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There is no one way to teach English online, there are programs where the teacher doesn’t have to do much aside from showing up given that the lessons are pre-planned like with Qkids and VIPKid, which I’ll call company-centered programs because the company sets the curriculum. While other programs, such italki, and Palfish, rely on teacher-created lesson plans, which may be more stressful for the teacher, but ultimately are a great boon for the students they teach as the lessons can be tailored to each student, I’ll refer to them as teacher-centered programs because of that. Each has its merits and I will discuss some of them here for you now. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kelsey R. Please note that this blog post...  [Read more]

Federico Riva 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! The below answers were given from real ITTT alumni who have agreed to share their thoughts for our blog section. Priscila Silva I'm from Brazil, currently living in China. I took TEFL/TESOL course because this course is highly demanded by schools and I chose ITTT because it is extremely well recommended by former students My favorite part of the ITTT course was to watch the videos, they were all really useful and helped me to better assimilate...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When I first started as an EFL teacher two years ago, my senior colleagues would often advise me to create a lesson plan well in advance of an upcoming lesson. Having had no formal teaching experience back then, it surprised me because I assumed that simply creating lesson materials for students was sufficient. I did not think that lesson plans were necessary because when I was a student, I had never seen any of my teachers referring to them on the job. It seemed to me that teachers were natural improvisers and could deliver lessons without any referenced document. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Qi Lin L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Similar to how students are...  [Read more]

  Mexico City, otherwise known as the City of Palaces and former capital of the Aztec Empire, is a large, complex and breath-taking city. A modern, cosmopolitan and diverse country, Mexico is one of the best destinations to take a CELTA course in the world! Mexico is a place where different cultures meet, different cultures that have inhabited the country throughout many centuries in the past. The pre-Hispanic remains of Aztec art and culture can be seen in the preserved ruins throughout the city. Lovely structures from that period, as well as modern buildings and parks can be found in abundance here. The schools in Mexico where CELTA takes place are located in colonial buildings which have a good number of classrooms, beautiful terraces and patios where students can socialize, and...  [Read more]

  Mexico City, otherwise known as the City of Palaces and former capital of the Aztec Empire, is a large, complex and breath-taking city. A modern, cosmopolitan and diverse country, Mexico is one of the best destinations to take a CELTA course in the world! Mexico is a place where different cultures meet, different cultures that have inhabited the country throughout many centuries in the past. The pre-Hispanic remains of Aztec art and culture can be seen in the preserved ruins throughout the city. Lovely structures from that period, as well as modern buildings and parks can be found in abundance here. The schools in Mexico where CELTA takes place are located in colonial buildings which have a good number of classrooms, beautiful terraces and patios where students can socialize, and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in CuiyuehuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chengdu 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 would like to start my essay with the presumption that Russian learners are not successful with English Language because of two reasons, such as subjective and objective. These factors have a serious impact on the study of English language. I do estimate false learning technique, lack of good teachers and lack of best methodology, absence of real interaction with...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences When I moved to Japan over two years ago, I had no formal teaching experience. I hit the ground running, visiting five different elementary and junior high schools in my small town, and getting to know the students and teachers I would work with there. I made many mistakes but also learned a lot about teaching along the way through my own experience, observing the teachers I work with, and taking an online TEFL course. I hope to use this knowledge to further improve my teaching skills. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Anna G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are many things about teaching that I was able to learn through my own experience, and much trial and...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Praises are like honey when you are on the receiving end you feel “sweet” or great about yourself. Imagine how your students feel when they are being praised for a job well done. They feel the same way too. According to the Cambridge English Dictionary, praise is defined as, “expressing admiration or approval of achievements of a person.” Praise works hand in hand with motivation. If you praise your students when they try to make an effort or when they do extremely well, it will go a far way in boosting their self-confidence and motivate them to want to learn. In doing so, this will help to increase their participation in class, which in turn would be a recipe for success. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Melissa W....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Reading is an integral part of the process of acquiring language skills and can be strong support for the development of listening, speaking and writing skills. We will explore the benefits of the diversity of written material - both in topic and style - the ways it can be utilized or expanded upon. We will also look at its shortcomings and some strategies for overcoming them. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Jason T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. A key benefit of written texts is that they provide complete and properly formed sentence structures that are static, allowing students to process the information at their own pace. This provides a degree of comfort for...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas What are the pros and cons of teaching a language to adults and young learners? First of all, let us talk about learner groups. Adults are people 18 years of age and more and young learners are split into three groups: over 13, from 8 to 12, and under 7. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Phuong V. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Obviously, the language is formed not only when we are born but partly during pregnancy. A baby in a womb can listen to sounds outside and when its mother talks to her baby every day, it can also feel touches and sweet words from its mother. The baby starts speaking by listening to and copying whatever its parents, grandparents, and other...  [Read more]