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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. Around the world, there are several holidays dedicated to celebrating your teachers. In the United States, Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week in May. Here is a list of when it is celebrated in other countries: “Thanks for helping our child ‘bloom’ “ or “grow” tag with a bouquet of flowers or growing plant “Thanks for giving our child a hand” tag with hand lotion “Thanks a ‘latte!” tag with a gift card from the local coffee shop, special coffees or travel mug “Thanks for a ‘picture’ perfect...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Have you ever considered living and experiencing a different culture? If the answer is yes, teaching is a good way to achieve your goal. Teaching can be hard and challenging but also very rewarding to watch your students improve. This is why taking a TEFL course is important for several reasons including the following: methods for teaching younger students, methods for teaching students who require different approaches to learning, and methods for keeping students under control in the classroom during an English lesson. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Taylor E. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First, I learned that teaching 5th graders English in Hainan, China...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhangjialou 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. The English language is a widely spoken language all over the world and it has many variations to it but the most common ones are the British English and American English. There has always been a debate about who speaks the best English and who has it right. The American English is not so different from the British English but there are some obvious differences...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shifo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liaocheng Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. British English vs American English The English language was first introduced to the Americans by British colonization, beginning in the late 16th and early 17th centuries. The language also spread to numerous other parts of the world.  Despite how much the USA and UK have in common, there are enough differences between their two versions of the English...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas When we talk about the English language, we are referring to its base form or proper English as the Brits would say. American English is a version of British English, which has been modified over time and has thus been altered to suit the different geographical locations, different culture and so on. There are several areas of the English language which present the most noticeable differences and these are in vocabulary, grammar, and spelling. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Kristian B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. There are hundreds of everyday words that are different. For example, Brits call the front of a car the bonnet, while Americans call it the hood....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Houbao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Changzhi 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. According to Herbert Broda, a professor of education at Ashland University, «Over the last 10 years, much research has been done to evaluate the effects of outdoor learning on academic achievement. The results strongly suggest that good indoor learning coupled with good outdoor instruction increases student scores on many standardized achievement tests»*. Indeed,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xinhe 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. Countries like The UK, The USA, and Canada are accustomed to a diverse society that encompasses various people groups and backgrounds. As an ESL teacher, there is a high probability that one will be living and working in a country that may be considered homogeneous. While living in a homogeneous nation can be considered courageous and adventuresome, it is not without...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Majia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Xianyang 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. Usually when schools put out a job offer in non-native speaking countries like China for example, they will be looking for teacher from native speaking countries. I have stayed in china before and I have taught English before but there is a lot of prejudice against candidates from non-native speaking countries. Generally, it is very possible for a person who was not...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shuiyuguan 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. Assessment: The assessment of drilling is to monitor students learning, and identify strengths and weakness. the teacher help recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately. Goal: The goal of this drilling method is to evaluate students learning and at the end of the lesson the students will be able to drill the language properly and for...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shimen 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. Teaching aids and equipment are absolutely essential parts of the classroom environment and lesson execution. They create an element of entertainment, diversify the teaching, and engage the students in a different way than a sole teacher with a blackboard can. We play audio recordings to practice listening skills, and find online resources for a broader selection of...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to TEFL Certification 2. Benefits of TEFL Certification 3. TEFL Certification Cost in South Africa 4. How to Choose the Right TEFL Certification Program TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification has become increasingly popular in recent years as the demand for English language teachers continues to grow worldwide. Whether you are looking to travel and teach abroad or simply want to enhance your teaching skills, obtaining a TEFL certification can open up a world of opportunities for you. There are numerous benefits to obtaining a TEFL certification. Firstly, it provides you with the necessary skills and knowledge to effectively teach English as a foreign language. Additionally, many schools and language institutes require teachers to have a TEFL...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations Teaching Ideas When we travel, we often make self-centered decisions to get the most out of the experience. But does it always have to be that way? With conscious travel becoming more and more popular and widespread it’s getting easier to actually do some good while traveling to another country. Here are 5 ways to travel consciously and give something back to the locals. Before your trip, contact local schools or health centers and check if there is anything they need that’s easy to bring along. Things like pens, toothbrushes, band-aids or even balloons are often welcome and super light to fit into your luggage! Shopping local is not only a great idea back home. When you’re traveling or living abroad, support local restaurants and shop owners and stay...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tangxi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinhua Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I know someone feels super proud of the ESA name tag, but they should change the study to re-enforce. For the beginning, is it language structures and grammar functions or vise versa. Please revise the study guide! Please revise the study guide! Please revise the study guide! Guide = Language functions and grammar structures Test = Language structures and grammar...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yanbin 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. To answer this question I think that discussing what type of project should be used is important. In the context of a class that teaches English for Academic Purposes the student profile is the key factor. Particularly, questions like, “which department are the students studying in and what the needs of the department are?” In my case I am teaching freshman law...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ma. C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The assessment of drilling is to monitor students learning and identify strengths and weaknesses. the teacher helps recognize where students are struggling and address problems immediately. The goal of this drilling method is to evaluate students learning and at the end of the lesson, the students will be able to drill the language properly and for the teacher to identify if the drilling method is effective. Also Read: How do I choose a TEFL course? first, define the definition of drilling, types of drilling and drilling, and fluency then gives students a drilling activity. First, I want my...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuling Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shangluo Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. In order to make the class more fun and lively, most of the ESL teachers would focus on choose and the design of the course materials, they want to make the teaching materials more authentic and suit students English level. On the other hand some of the teacher may emphasis on the active stage of the lesson, they would design interactive games and some role plays to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Haixizhoumohechu Muchang? Are you interested in teaching English in Haixi Mengguzu Zangzu Zizhizhou? 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 The purpose of this work is to make a summary explaining the Syllabus design. First of all let’s note that there are several theories on how should a syllabus be designed. So there are different types of syllabuses. In this summative task we will study six (06) of them. Let’s also note that the syllabuses could be put...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas As an English Speaking Person, I have had the stress of learning French as a Second Language, so I understand fully how difficult and stressful it can be to learn another language. I am here today to give successful ways to help overcome stress when students are learning English as a second language. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Heather C. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Being a teacher who is kind and encouraging while trying to build their confidence is a very big factor in the success of helping a student overcome stress. When reviewing all the material given to help teach English as a second language there are many great tools to use but they also can be used...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Longtou 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. In the lessons we have been instructed to use in our EFL classrooms, there was a preference to brick an mortar style of teaching that involves paper, pencil and the spoken word of the teacher. However, in this modern era, there is an increasing demand for technology to be used in the classrooms, both in the primary/secondary educational systems as well as in the...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Teaching Ideas Throughout this course, my favorite units have been the ones that teach us how to lead an effective lesson and have a fun classroom environment. I love all the suggestions and teaching ideas they give, and it excites me to think about using those for my future lessons. For that reason, I chose the topic of five activities with flashcards. This essay will be a perfect opportunity for me to delve further into my favorite part of this class and plan some fun things to do. When I move abroad I plan on teaching young children, mainly kindergarten-aged, so my five activities will be geared towards young learners. They need way more energy, fun, and excitement in their lessons than teenage or adult learners because their attention spans are so short, so I tried to...  [Read more]

Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language, but don't want to break the bank on certification? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers an affordable online TEFL certification program that will help you kickstart your teaching journey without the hefty price tag. With our comprehensive course and experienced instructors, you can get certified from the comfort of your own home, at a fraction of the cost of traditional programs. Why choose ITTT for your TEFL certification? Our program is designed to be flexible and convenient for students of all backgrounds. Whether you are a recent graduate, a working professional, or someone looking to make a career change, our online course can fit into your busy schedule. You can study at your...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This essay seeks to explain how the Japanese ‘Katakana’ and ‘Romaji’ alphabets cause barriers to the introduction of English education in Japanese elementary schools. It will look at how these alphabets affect the pronunciation, writing, and reading abilities of Japanese students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ethan M. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The main two, ‘Hiragana’ (the base Japanese writing system) and ‘Kanji’ (Chinese characters), are not relevant to English. The remaining two, ‘Katakana’ (used for ‘borrowed’ words from other languages) and ‘Romaji’ (Roman letters) are often used as the base for Japanese elementary...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Chenzhuang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Weinan 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 a rapport and relationship between the students is very important to create an effective English learning environment. When I know students on a personal level the classroom becomes more interesting for everyone. When students are interested in the class, they are more attentive and engaged with the lesson. As a teacher and leader of the class it is...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Buzhuang 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. I think that the seating arrangement in a classroom is a very vital part of a successful classroom. I teach Kindergarten and at the beginning of the school year I give them assigned seats. I usually do this as my first assessment. I sit back and I observe which children can identify their name correctly. I do not have these name tags secured onto the tables with...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuanshi 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. Whether you are a teacher or a business person living and/or working in a foreign country it is very important to support cultural diversity, which means that you are sensitive to the regional, country and cultural differences of the country you are in. It is also very important to develop strong intercultural communication skills if you want to be an effective in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liyang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinzhong 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 through the experience of learning a foreign language overseas, twice in my life, once as a child and once as a middle-aged adult. These two language learning experiences were vastly different and have allowed me to view language learning from two different points of view as well as giving me a variety of ideas that can be arranged to fit multiple...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas As an ESL teacher, getting your students talking can be one of the most difficult things to accomplish. English learners often lack the necessary confidence to speak openly and freely in English. The following activities are perfect for getting your students out of their shells! Pair up your students and let them write a short dialogue. After all the pairs are done, they go in front of the class and perform their dialogue like a play. Hand out a role-play scenario and let two students perform the role-play in front of the class. After they have been talking for a while, freeze the conversation, and choose two new students to pick up and continue the play. Do this several times. Interviews are a great way for students to practice their English conversation...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jinhua-shi? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinhua-shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| This unit was straight forward and good, nothing much to comment In this unit are discussed techniques as teaching new vocabulary, introducing vocabulary structures and teaching language functions Unit five goes over the vocabulary, grammar and functions involved with teaching a lesson to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhiluo Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Yan'an Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. The new paradigm of teacher training in the system of higher pedagogical education is the concept of psychological and pedagogical training of a teacher as a holder of world culture. The study of foreign languages expands intercultural, inter-ethnic communication. The use of the linguistic-cultural component in the adaptation of educational language programs allows...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Walking into a brand-new class, especially as a new teacher, can be very intimidating. Being prepared with the proper principles, tools, and attitude goes a long way when dealing with the first-class up through to the final exam. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Mark R. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Relationships matter. Building a relationship with your students is the basic foundation of teaching. If a teacher does not have a relationship with their students, then having students succeed in learning will be infinitely more difficult. The best way to communicate anything is through the basis of the relationship. If you don’t have a relationship with the...  [Read more]