What Can I Do Besides Teaching

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zongai 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. Working as a TEFL teacher, you can find yourself in a different range of situations. At a particular point of your career, you may find yourself teaching kindergarten in China maybe teaching teenagers in Africa, or even businessmen in Japan. Regardless, you’ll come across students with different levels in different countries. Therefore a TEFL teacher needs to be...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lige 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. Learning English as a foreign language can sometimes become overwhelming. When people seek to learn English, their reasons can vary immensely. It could be because they want to travel to an English-speaking country, or it is possible that they are interested in English literature, or maybe it’s their job requirement. In any case, their time in the class is important to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yuandun 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. The word motivation is defined as the forces that account for the arousal, selection, direction, and continuation of behavior. It can be also said that motivation is goal directed behavior. Motivation has been a major problem for most teachers of English as a second language (ESL). It is one of the most important factor in ESL/EFL classroom as most of the students...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Speaking like a native speaker is always expected from learners. However, they encounter many factors that prevent their success. Therefore, as an English teacher, I want to explore some common difficulties that Vietnamese students face when they learn to pronounce English so that I can teach effectively and help them communicate more confidently. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Thuong L. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. Four major features can cause problems for them. Firstly, the complexity of tense and lax vowels in English creates confusion for Vietnamese learners. Secondly, a variety of dialect differences and consonant positions can confuse. Consonant clusters...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tianshi 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. Introduction Learning English has become a necessary extra-curricular activity for many students in China. Since China has become a global giant as a result of her rapid economic development, many parents have picked up the momentum in raising their children’s proficiency in English. From learning and studying the TESOL and Young Learners’ sessions, there are...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Learning English as a foreign language can sometimes become overwhelming. When people seek to learn English, their reasons can vary immensely. It could be because they want to travel to an English-speaking country, or it is possible that they are interested in English literature, or maybe it’s their job requirement. In any case, their time in the class is important to them. Besides lots of expectations, there are also many inhibitions to overcome, and little time. Games are the most powerful tool to help release pressure, boost motivation and create a fun, friendly, positive learning environment. We want students to focus and take full advantage of the time they are in the classroom, leaving outside any heavy baggage. Using games as an engagement tool...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning a new language is very important in human life. Interesting in learning a language different from the mother tongue contributes to the acquisition of new language skills, as well as a range of other skills, such as educational and pedagogical skills, so many peoples have sought to learn new languages ​​that differ Many of the countries in the world have taught another language in their school and university curricula to become a second language besides the official language spoken within the country. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Razan A. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. English is one of the most widely spoken international languages ​​because...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Learning English has become a necessary extra-curricular activity for many students in China. Since China has become a global giant as a result of her rapid economic development, many parents have picked up the momentum in raising their children’s proficiency in English. From learning and studying the TESOL and Young Learners’ sessions, there are three areas of hurdles observed. They are learning environment, technical differences, and students’ mindsets. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Angela W. Although English is taught to children since pre-school years, many students do not have the exposure to this foreign language outside of the classroom. There is no encouraging learning climate for students to thrive in. Even...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Bogedaer Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Bo'ertala Menggu Zizhizhou — Bo? 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. Besides the brief introduction of English tenses, their quantity and difficulties, Unit 4 gives detailed information about Present Tenses in English, their forms and usages. It offers examples of the most common mistakes that could appear. Also, it provides the teacher with ideas on how to conduct Activate phase after introducing each tense in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Motan Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Guangyuan Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. I have learnt how to write correct and proffesional CV. What are the most important parts and what we have to include . Besides I have learnt a lot about how to prepare myself to teach abroad. In unit 6 I have found a lot of useful unformation about websites to know better about another culture countries.I have learnt what is the difference between young learners...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Dagui Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ankang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. There has been a lot of research into the teacher’s roles in communicative language teaching, and today’s classification is pretty extensive and detailed. Most teachers are aware of such well-established roles as facilitator, organizer, planner, counselor, etc. Besides, it is quite easy to find description of basic roles on the Internet should you have any...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhawa Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Hetian Diqu — Hotan? 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. From Unit 4 I learned the present tense: the present simple, present continuous and present perfect. From Present simple, I learned the form of it, the usages and the typical mistakes. From Present Continuous, besides that, I also got some teaching ideas. From Present Perfect, I learned how to teach Since and For. From Present Perfect Continuous I learned 2...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Hongge Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Panzhihua 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 is said in the introduction of this chapter, this type of grammar is something that we are not taught in school, besides the basic parts of speech such as noun, verb, adjective, and adverb. These are very familiar. However, these are broken down even further, such as the different tenses in verbs, or different types of nouns, such as common, proper, compound,...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huangcao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liangshan Yizu 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. Unit 1 taught me to care more for the students' needs and also be considerate when it comes to cultural differences. It is necessary to build good rapport with students so teachers can encourage students easier. Besides being a controller and assessor, teachers also have to be an organizer and a facilitator to meet different functions of a lesson....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Liutie Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Liangshan Yizu 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. I learn that a good teacher it´s a person who combined the knowledge, the personality and the attitude about teaching besides the learning of the students; that´s because is so important to know about the students and the way that they learned, the teacher can search new methods or strategies that help the students to increase their knowledge and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Lǚhe Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chuxiong Yizu 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. Managing classes is one of the most important skills of a teacher. Besides the good knowledge that a teacher has, the ability how to manage and control the class is very essential. Base on these above descriptions, teachers can apply them in the class gently and effectively. These skills help the teachers have nice gestures and flexible management in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Caobei Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Suining 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. It's funny - before reading this unit, I never realized I didn't know the difference between transitive and intransitive verbs, or that "he" and "she" are examples of personal pronouns. This unit was a thorough review of all parts of speech besides just the usual noun and verb. The examples used in this unit were relatable without using a lot of fluff words, which...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Bingtuan Si Tuan? Are you interested in teaching English in Akesu Diqu — Aksu? 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. After almost five years teaching English, I can see that the classroom is what taught me the most. Great grammar knowledge does not mean you are a good teacher. After all, we need to understand what helps the student the most, where he/she comes from, what are his/her challenges and, above all, how to motivate and encourage his/her learning. I believe...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Gaomiao Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Meishan 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. After completing this unit, I deeply understand the teacher's roles and what the learners should do. Depending on students' language skills and be a controller, the teachers should set up some suitable activities for students as well as give feedback to evaluate them. Besides that, the teacher must encourage students give more information, encourage them always ask...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Zhaiwang Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Binzhou 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. Many language learning theories are proposed based on certain linguistic theories. In fact, knowledge in linguistics lies at the root of understanding what language learners can learn, how they actually learn and what they learn ultimately. Therefore, linguistics has always played an important role in the studies of language acquisition and learning. For example,...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences As a Belgian born citizen, I was brought up with different languages. Belgium is officially a trilingual country: French, Dutch, and German are all official languages. Dutch is my mother tongue, I have been learning French since primary school. Later, in high school, German and English were added to my curriculum and in college, I extended my language skills by taking a Spanish course. This means I have been studying foreign languages since primary school until my university degree when I was 25 years old. This made me decide to write on the following topic: why non-native English speakers can be good TEFL teachers. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Roel S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Manjing Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Meishan 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. By finishing the unit 1 I was given a good grounding for the roles of the teacher and relationship between a teacher and student. I strongly believe that teachers play vital roles in the lives of the students, as well as serving many other roles building motivation and encouraging the learners while teaching a particular language. As, a good teacher knows how to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xiaode Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Deyang Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. There are two types of materials we can use in the classroom which are authentic and non-authentic materials. Authentic materials are those materials that have been produced for a real purpose and not for the classroom. Non-Authentic materials are those materials that have been produced by an educational company or individual teachers for the specific purpose of being...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being an English teacher, teaching skills are very important. The quality of learning result depends on many factors, but the teacher's methods are the essential elements for learners' learning progress, motivation, enthusiasm, etc. to help them have the best result in studying English. I will concentrate on "How to teach vocabulary effectively". This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nhat D. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. It can't be denied that the learning outcomes mainly depend on the effort of each learner, but the mission of each teacher is no less important. Vocabulary is one of the most important factors for learners, those who study foreign languages. If you have...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Maojia Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Ziyang 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. Unit 3 focuses on many theories, methodologies and techniques in constructing a lesson. Besides getting to understand the importance of using the "ESA (Engage, Study, Activate)" framework, I find the suggested activities for the "Engage" phase utterly helpful. For instance, I often use introduction prompts to start a lesson with new students and I also let students to...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word amphibology. This word refers to the ambiguous meaning of sentence due due to confusing grammar patterns. A good example for this would be He sees more of his children than his wife. This sentence is an amphibology as it has two meanings. It could either mean that the husband sees his children more often than his wife sees their children, or it could mean that the husband sees his children more often than he sees his wife. 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...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Tangpu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Shaoxing Shi? Check out ITTT’s online and in-class courses, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English ONLINE or abroad! ITTT offers a wide variety of Online TEFL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. There are four things that students need to do with new language: 1. to exposed to it 2. understand its meaning 3. understand how it’s constructed 4. be able to practice and produce it Grammar is the tree trunk and branches of a language while vocabulary and functions are the leaves that add beauty and variety. Vocabulary is very important, especially in the early...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yangshan 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. For many individuals, a life full of travel is a very attractive and desirable lifestyle. However, resources and monetary restrictions are very limiting to a lot of individuals who what to travel around the world. This is where TEFL comes in. TEFL certifications offers individuals an opportunity to travel the world while earing income, offers many resources, and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Kumishi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tulufan Diqu — Turpan? 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. Besides knowing what methods, theories and techniques to use, knowing the usage of right tenses during a teaching process is extremely essential. Unit 3 gives an accurate explanation and description of all Present tenses, such as the Present Simple, Present Continuous, Present Perfect and Present Perfect Continuous. Through the correct guidance a teacher...  [Read more]