Reasons For Wanting To Be A Teacher

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Before a student is going to succeed, they have to want to succeed. Students have to find their reason why. As an English teacher, it is important to be able to help someone discover what motivates them, and help them use it as a driving force. Students from all around the world will have different reasons for wanting to learn English. It is not a teacher’s job to give students a reason, it is their job to remind them of that reason and support them throughout their English learning journey. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nikki T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Ways to do that are: learning and remembering their names, understanding what you can of their...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences People of all ages around the world wish to learn English, for varying reasons, and many begin this endeavor at different times in their lives. For teachers, it is important to understand that the approach to teaching English is not painted with a broad stroke across all ages of learners. To ensure that you reach your class in the most effective way possible it is vital to know what level your students are at and also what motivated them to learn English. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ilse G. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Beginners are not all equal. There are varying sub-levels to the beginning level. As a teacher, it is important to know which sub level your...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qingyuan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Taiyuan 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. As with any subject, a student’s motivation can affect their interest in the subject matter. English is no different, in fact, I believe that motivation is the key difference in students who continue to progress and improve in English and those who don’t and discontinue English in their future. Now this is not to say that all students with low motivation do not...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As with any subject, a student’s motivation can affect their interest in the subject matter. English is no different, in fact, I believe that motivation is the key difference in students who continue to progress and improve in English and those who don’t and discontinue English in their future. Now, this is not to say that all students with low motivation do not pick up any English through their learning, nor does it mean that a student with motivation will find English learning to be easy. However, I believe that motivation plays a key role in ensuring that a student remains engaged with the English language and eventually progresses into fluency. I wouldd like to present ideas that can add to student’s motivation and improve their English...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Qiujia 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. English as a Global Language From my experience as a military translator, I have been a part of the global sphere for quite a while. Being a translator, I often look at the global environment as a changing and dynamic one, one that English is the target and prime language of global commerce, global communication, and global industry. Many people want to learn English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences The question posed to many of those that are obtaining their certificate to teach English as a foreign language is what are the advantages of having one. This question can have several different answers for many different people. One of the main advantages of obtaining a certificate to teach English as a foreign language is to obtain steady employment. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate David S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Teaching English to those that are not native to the language will be an employment opportunity for the foreseeable future, and the desire for those to learn English has never been so prominent as it has been in the last few decades. That...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Mengfeng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Taiyuan 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 opinion, completing a TEFL course is quite important since it gives you that training and knowledge of how to teach English as a foreign language. TEFL courses have a variety of modules incorporated into them ranging from Teachers and Learners, Parts of Speech, Theories, Methods and Techniques, Present Tenses, Managing Classes and Teaching New Language...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liulin Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze 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 most fundamental piece to learning a language is the willingness to learn that language. As a language teacher, it is our job to maintain a classroom environment that motivates each student in their process of learning English. The different ways to motivate a group of students largely depends on who the students are and their experience in the language. Teacher...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Beimeng Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weifang 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 teaching a foreign language, the teacher must be aware of many different factors that affect their student’s learning experience. Experienced teachers are able to pick up on these factors and modify their teaching to best reflect these realities. One of the most crucial aspects the teacher must be aware of, is the age of their students. The age of the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jiehekou Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Luliang 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. Why Business English? After making the decision to pursue a TEFL certification, one can’t help but notice there are many options which are available to potential TEFL trainees. Business English just happened to be one of the supplementary courses offered alongside some of the many TEFL courses available on line. Which brings up an interesting question, Why...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Are you interested in taking a TEFL course and teaching English abroad? Here is an alumni report on the best thing our alumni learned from their TEFL/TESOL course. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What better way to teach English than with music! Here are some great tips on how to use songs in an ESL classroom for younger beginners! Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences If you are interested in teaching English in Italy, you should be aware of the issues highlighted in this post. This article covers the most common problems students in Italy face when learning English. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Spain is a popular destination for EFL teachers wanting to teach English in Europe. If you are interested in...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Are you interested in taking a TEFL course and teaching English abroad? Here is an alumni report on the best thing our alumni learned from their TEFL/TESOL course. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas What better way to teach English than with music! Here are some great tips on how to use songs in an ESL classroom for younger beginners! Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences If you are interested in teaching English in Italy, you should be aware of the issues highlighted in this post. This article covers the most common problems students in Italy face when learning English. Linda Dunsmore Budget and Salary Destinations Spain is a popular destination for EFL teachers wanting to teach English in Europe. If you are interested in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Sitan 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. Establishing rapport with your students is the first step into creating a healthy teaching relationship with your students. You want to create this relationship for a number of reasons, but the ones I will be discussing today are the most important in my opinion. The first and foremost is inspiring your students to actively participate in the classroom verbally. The...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gepai Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xi'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. More and more persons enjoy travelling and even make it their life-time hobby! More young couples and families are hungry to discover new cultures and love meeting like-minded people. Sometimes mature individuals, who find themselves in different circumstances, either by choice or not, are looking for a change and wish to learn a new skill that would give them something...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in ZhuwuZhen? 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. As in any profession, a worker must prove themselves capable of the task at hand. I find myself at various stages of my life needing to perform tasks I never thought I would have to master: managing a family of seven, running a marathon, milking cows, managing a horse barn, homeschooling K-12, teaching various online classes, providing my own tech-support, writing...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lizhai 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. TEFL is an acronym that stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. If one is looking to begin a career as an English teacher there are many benefits to successfully completing a TEFL certification course. These benefits range immensely from preparation to teach English to impacting the cultural views of the individual. The benefits of taking a TEFL course...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shiliang 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. Introduction “Let’s all sing-a-long! One…two…three…GO!!”. I remember the look of my students just as we were about to sing “Head, Shoulder, Knees, and Toes” at the English camp I was volunteering at in Seoul, South Korea. All the students were so attentive and excited. I could see their mouth opening wide, trying to sing each word clearly and loudly....  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When teaching the English language, there may be varying levels of motivation and confidence between students. This could be for many different reasons, some of which could be cultural differences, fear of making mistakes, peer intimidation, lack of interest in the topic, or previous learning experiences. It is our job as teachers to encourage the students to step out of their comfort zones and be driven to accomplish what they came there to do- learn English! There are several different ways to help them to overcome the hurdles that are preventing them from wanting to engage and learn the language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Amy P. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Fangqian 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. Author: Peter Crane A Teaching English as a Foreign Language course is a prerequisite for any person who wishes to pursue a short or long term career path, part time job opportunities, or unpaid charitable opportunities teaching English to non-English speaking people. The opportunities could be in the teacher’s home country, possibly teaching migrants from other...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huiwangzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Dezhou 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. Learning a language is acquiring the ability to produce the language and in order to produce the language accurately, it is essential for a student to learn the grammar of that language. So, what is grammar? Grammar is the study of the way words are used to make sentences. It is a set of rules that provides the structure we need to organize our ideas and convey...  [Read more]

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in LinpuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Heze 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. Motivation is one of the most influential aspects of learning a new language. For all language learners motivation varies but becomes an essential part in achieving fluency within any given language. Motivation is dependent upon age, language fluency (both first language and second language), affective filter (i.e. an individual’s comfort level within a particular...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas For students to benefit most from their time in the classroom, they must feel at ease, focused, and engaged with what they are doing. Before any sort of lesson can begin or homework administered, I believe that creating an atmosphere where the students can feel like they are being set up for success is key. Managing a classroom, from the very first day of introductions, to when problems and issues arise and through to final tests, is key in creating space where students can feel comfortable learning. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mary C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. This is one of the key units that I took from this course and will refer to later to maximize my...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zeku Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weihai 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. (Please note: This was written based on an initial set of topics I saw on the page "7.What personal qualities are important for English teachers?". When I reloaded the page, the topics had changed) There are as many kinds of people in the world as grains of sand on a beach it seems. Each person has their own strengths and weaknesses. Each strength helps in a certain...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As in any profession, a worker must prove themselves capable of the task at hand. I find myself at various stages of my life needing to perform tasks I never thought I would have to master: managing a family of seven, running a marathon, milking cows, managing a horse barn, homeschooling K-12, teaching various online classes, providing my own tech-support, writing curriculum, the list goes on. With each task allotted for me, I have pulled on resources to gain knowledge for mastery. The education field is no exception to this challenge, for me or anyone else wanting to excel in the profession. Opportunities to stretch one’s capabilities can be a daily experience. If the challenge is embraced the educator gains a personal victory that will ultimately...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ESL Certification 2. Benefits of Obtaining ESL Certification 3. ITTT's Online ESL Certification Courses 4. Why Choose ITTT for Your ESL Certification Obtaining ESL (English as a Second Language) certification has become increasingly important for individuals looking to teach English abroad or online. With the growing demand for English language teachers worldwide, ESL certification can open up a world of opportunities for those looking to embark on a rewarding career in teaching English. There are numerous benefits to obtaining ESL certification. Firstly, it provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English to non-native speakers. Additionally, having ESL certification can make you a more competitive candidate when applying for teaching...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Destinations Although Asia is the number one destination for teaching English abroad, there are many different countries to choose from and they each have something different to offer. Our country match guide should help you decide which of these top destinations would best suit your individual personality. Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Do you want to know what it's like starting to teach after completing your TEFL course? This alumni report shows you where a TEFL certification can lead. Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas Check out this post written by an ITTT alumni on the ways of evaluating and testing students in the ESL classroom. Linda Dunsmore Destinations China offers the largest job market for teaching English abroad and it continues to grow. Here is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences More and more persons enjoy traveling and even make it their lifetime hobby! More young couples and families are hungry to discover new cultures and love meeting like-minded people. Sometimes mature individuals, who find themselves in different circumstances, either by choice or not, are looking for a change and wish to learn a new skill that would give them something worthwhile to do on their travels. These are only just a few reasons why someone would want to complete a TEFL course. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Genoveve C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. For me personally, completing a TEFL course will give me the freedom to travel and experience different...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shiqiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jining 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. Establishing rapport can arguably be one of the most important things a teacher can do when setting up a successful classroom. A successful classroom includes; empathy, trust, participation, motivation, and respect. No matter the age, students want to know that the teacher is there for the right reasons. And to do that the teacher needs to set up a rapport between...  [Read more]