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  In this TEFL review, Laura from Romania talks about how she took the course because she wants to teach English in Japan and was recommended ITTT by a friend. Laura found the course to be great value for money and was happy that she was able to study the course at home in her own time. 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. A course book can be used in the class though it has disadvantages and advantages.Before the class,theachers have the responsibility to...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the differences in cultural and behavioral attitudes in different countries in Europe. William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas China is the largest EFL market in the world with more vacant positions than teachers to fill them with. If you want to teach English in China as well, it's a great idea to get a thorough understanding of the English speaking and writing errors made by Chinese students prior to coming to China. Mark Crocker Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Stepping into a ESL classroom as a teacher for the first time can be a scary prospect. In this post, one of our graduates explains how they would use their TEFL course knowledge to teach that first lesson in China. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Destinations This ITTT TEFL article looks at the differences in cultural and behavioral attitudes in different countries in Europe. William Noble Destinations Teaching Ideas China is the largest EFL market in the world with more vacant positions than teachers to fill them with. If you want to teach English in China as well, it's a great idea to get a thorough understanding of the English speaking and writing errors made by Chinese students prior to coming to China. Mark Crocker Destinations Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Stepping into a ESL classroom as a teacher for the first time can be a scary prospect. In this post, one of our graduates explains how they would use their TEFL course knowledge to teach that first lesson in China. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares her experience with lesson planning and explains why it's vital to plan your ESL lessons beforehand. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who emigrated to the United States from China at the age of 18. The TEFL grad explains how their English learning experience helped them to become a successful TESOL teacher today. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who answers the question "Should You Teach One-to-One or Student Groups?" and dives into the difference of the two class types. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Earning a TEFL certificate with ITTT will...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares her experience with lesson planning and explains why it's vital to plan your ESL lessons beforehand. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who emigrated to the United States from China at the age of 18. The TEFL grad explains how their English learning experience helped them to become a successful TESOL teacher today. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who answers the question "Should You Teach One-to-One or Student Groups?" and dives into the difference of the two class types. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Earning a TEFL certificate with ITTT will...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working in Morocco. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences MI Theory has been quite popular for many years already. How to implement it in your ESL teaching? Learn in this article. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate considers English influence around the world. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with students from Laos. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are many advantages to be TEFL certified. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. Laura Payne Alumni...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working in Morocco. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences MI Theory has been quite popular for many years already. How to implement it in your ESL teaching? Learn in this article. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate considers English influence around the world. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with students from Laos. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are many advantages to be TEFL certified. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. Laura Payne Alumni...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Finding authentic materials that fit your class’s needs may be difficult. However, authentic materials offer many benefits that created materials do not. Check out this post for 3 tips for implementing authentic materials in language classrooms. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares a very effective lesson plan structure. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to ESL materials. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The MI theory is becoming more and more popular. Our TEFL...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with Japanese learners and tells about their challenges in English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are many advantages to be TEFL certified. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to two modes of teaching: one-to-one and group. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on both of them. Minh Huy Hoang Destinations For an expat in Vietnam, the vast majority of work opportunities are tied to teaching English. These also happen to be among the best-paid jobs in the country. English is big business and teaching the language is a great way for an expat to earn a living in...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our recent TEFL graduate shares their experience of working with Japanese learners and tells about their challenges in English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences There are many advantages to be TEFL certified. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to two modes of teaching: one-to-one and group. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on both of them. Minh Huy Hoang Destinations For an expat in Vietnam, the vast majority of work opportunities are tied to teaching English. These also happen to be among the best-paid jobs in the country. English is big business and teaching the language is a great way for an expat to earn a living in...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on why it is important to take a TEFL course. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who discusses pronunciation problems which are specific to Russian learners. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who discusses teaching classes which contain a wide variety of ages. Laura Payne Teaching Ideas Writing is a large part of English language learning. This post looks at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares his thoughts on the benefits of...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate sharing her thoughts on why it is important to take a TEFL course. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who discusses pronunciation problems which are specific to Russian learners. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who discusses teaching classes which contain a wide variety of ages. Laura Payne Teaching Ideas Writing is a large part of English language learning. This post looks at five different activities students can use to put their thoughts into writing. Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares his thoughts on the benefits of...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Finding authentic materials that fit your class’s needs may be difficult. However, authentic materials offer many benefits that created materials do not. Check out this post for 3 tips for implementing authentic materials in language classrooms. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares a very effective lesson plan structure. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management. Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to ESL materials. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts and experience. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas The MI theory is becoming more and more popular. Our TEFL...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about 6 peculiarities of the English language that are mind-boggling for English learners. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about the best thing he has learned from taking two of ITTT's most popular TEFL courses. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares his point of view on the difference between teaching adult students and young learners in the ESL classroom. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares her experiences on the most common learning techniques she observed while teaching...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares the five most important skills a teacher needs to set their students up for success. Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an EFL teacher abroad, you might not only encounter monolingual local students in the country you are teaching, but also multilingual students who are not only learning English but also the language of the country they live in. Here are the major differences in teaching monolingual and multilingual EFL groups. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares their thoughts on the most useful corrections techniques in the EFL classroom. Federico Riva Alumni...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares her experience with our TEFL certification course and the benefits of taking the course. Gaia Oliviero TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Do you want to know what it's like to teach English online? In this blog post, an online teacher reveals her secrets, sharing everything you need to know about starting your own career in teaching English online! Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Whether you are looking to earn a living, find adventure, help the needy or simply enjoy your retirement in a new country, these ideas should help inspire you to earn a TEFL/TESOL certificate. Jon ITTT TEFL Information Are you interested in volunteer teaching abroad? Here is our...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As ESL teachers there are many things we can do to make our lessons both productive and enjoyable. In this post, an ITTT graduate discusses the benefit of games as a teaching tool. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas By taking a TEFL certification course you will learn about many different areas of teaching the English language. In this post, one of our graduates takes a look at classroom management. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Evaluation and testing are important areas of an English language teachers day to day job. In this post an ITTT graduate looks at what these terms actually mean and how to use them in your classroom. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this article, an...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As ESL teachers there are many things we can do to make our lessons both productive and enjoyable. In this post, an ITTT graduate discusses the benefit of games as a teaching tool. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas By taking a TEFL certification course you will learn about many different areas of teaching the English language. In this post, one of our graduates takes a look at classroom management. Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Evaluation and testing are important areas of an English language teachers day to day job. In this post an ITTT graduate looks at what these terms actually mean and how to use them in your classroom. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this article, an...  [Read more]

Christine Thompson Visa and Legal Destinations The Czech Republic is an exciting country with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide to legally teaching English in the Czech Republic. Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Vietnam? Here are 5 important things to prepare you for teaching English in Hanoi! Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? The JET Program is a popular option for many English teachers coming to the region. In this guide, you'll find out exactly how the JET Program works and how you can apply to teach English in the exciting destination of Japan. Linda Dunsmore Destinations...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This story was written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares the five most important skills a teacher needs to set their students up for success. Laura Payne Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas As an EFL teacher abroad, you might not only encounter monolingual local students in the country you are teaching, but also multilingual students who are not only learning English but also the language of the country they live in. Here are the major differences in teaching monolingual and multilingual EFL groups. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This story is written by one of our TEFL course alumni who shares their thoughts on the most useful corrections techniques in the EFL classroom. Federico Riva Alumni...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about 6 peculiarities of the English language that are mind-boggling for English learners. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who talks about the best thing he has learned from taking two of ITTT's most popular TEFL courses. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares his point of view on the difference between teaching adult students and young learners in the ESL classroom. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares her experiences on the most common learning techniques she observed while teaching...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching aids and course materials is a great way to make a lesson more interactive and to grab your students' attention. But is there a downside to using course materials? Check out this post to find out. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Lesson planning is an important part of a teacher's daily life. This guide is for both new and experienced teachers on how to write the perfect ESL lesson plan. Alexis Biro Destinations Argentina continues to be a popular destination due to a large number of teaching vacancies, competitive salaries, and its safe and welcoming environment, especially in its capital city. Here's why Buenos Aires is the ideal place to teach English abroad. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Teaching aids and course materials is a great way to make a lesson more interactive and to grab your students' attention. But is there a downside to using course materials? Check out this post to find out. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Lesson planning is an important part of a teacher's daily life. This guide is for both new and experienced teachers on how to write the perfect ESL lesson plan. Alexis Biro Destinations Argentina continues to be a popular destination due to a large number of teaching vacancies, competitive salaries, and its safe and welcoming environment, especially in its capital city. Here's why Buenos Aires is the ideal place to teach English abroad. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Alumni Experiences This article was written by an ITTT TEFL course graduate who shares her experience with our TEFL certification course and the benefits of taking the course. Gaia Oliviero TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Do you want to know what it's like to teach English online? In this blog post, an online teacher reveals her secrets, sharing everything you need to know about starting your own career in teaching English online! Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Whether you are looking to earn a living, find adventure, help the needy or simply enjoy your retirement in a new country, these ideas should help inspire you to earn a TEFL/TESOL certificate. Jon ITTT TEFL Information Are you interested in volunteer teaching abroad? Here is our...  [Read more]

Christine Thompson Visa and Legal Destinations The Czech Republic is an exciting country with prospering career opportunities in English language teaching for many around the world. Here's our step-by-step guide to legally teaching English in the Czech Republic. Katie and Jake from Untold Wanderlust Destinations Are you interested in teaching English in Vietnam? Here are 5 important things to prepare you for teaching English in Hanoi! Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? The JET Program is a popular option for many English teachers coming to the region. In this guide, you'll find out exactly how the JET Program works and how you can apply to teach English in the exciting destination of Japan. Linda Dunsmore Destinations...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? The JET Program is a popular option for many English teachers coming to the region. In this guide, you'll find out exactly how the JET Program works and how you can apply to teach English in the exciting destination of Japan. Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Moving to a new country you've likely never been to before isn't an easy task. However, if you read through the following ten things you need to know when moving abroad to teach English, it's going to be a lot smoother! Kayla Hill Destinations Hong Kong is an exciting, bustling city in Asia and the ideal place for teaching English abroad. Not convinced yet? Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in Hong Kong. ...  [Read more]

Laura Payne Destinations TEFL Information Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? The JET Program is a popular option for many English teachers coming to the region. In this guide, you'll find out exactly how the JET Program works and how you can apply to teach English in the exciting destination of Japan. Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Moving to a new country you've likely never been to before isn't an easy task. However, if you read through the following ten things you need to know when moving abroad to teach English, it's going to be a lot smoother! Kayla Hill Destinations Hong Kong is an exciting, bustling city in Asia and the ideal place for teaching English abroad. Not convinced yet? Here are 5 reasons why you should teach English in Hong Kong. ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When teaching, regardless of the chosen method, the first aspect to consider is how to find a way to connect with the students, because a good relationship with the learners is the foundation on which everything else rests on. I consider this statement true when thinking about both groups of students and one-to-one teaching, because I believe that subject knowledge is not the only important element of teacher practice, particularly when teaching a subject that it is not mandatory, as an EFL lesson. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. In some respect, teaching one-to-one is easier, because the teacher can meet the student's needs...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Reading affects language acquisition based on the level of the content read, the type of content, and the reader’s external sources of language acquisition. This summative text will explain the different difficulties that can arise when any English learner uses reading as their sole or primary language acquisition mode. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura J. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Reading over the level of your speaking and listening skills can cause errors in phonetics, such as mispronouncing words that you’ve only read and have not encountered in speech. For example, an adult who gained some of the more obscure...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How important is it for EFL learners to learn slang and idioms? Let’s clarify what is slang? What is an idiom? This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Laura B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Slang is an informal language and should be used only with people one knows very well. Slang can change constantly, appear today, disappear within month or year and some words have been used by English speakers since medieval times. Also Read: "How Can We as Teachers Motivate Our Students?" The earliest use of the word “slang” (eighteen century) referred to the vocabulary of “low” or “disreputable” people. Later, in the early nineteen century, it was considered below the...  [Read more]