What's Esl

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers why planning is so important and what's more important why its structure should be particular. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to approach bad behavior in a positive way. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on cultural awareness in China. Our TEFL graduate explains why it is important to consider cultural problems in that country. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL student shares their strategies of motivating learners and explains why it is important. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to help students to start reading in English. Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate considers why planning is so important and what's more important why its structure should be particular. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to approach bad behavior in a positive way. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information on cultural awareness in China. Our TEFL graduate explains why it is important to consider cultural problems in that country. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL student shares their strategies of motivating learners and explains why it is important. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their ideas on how to help students to start reading in English. Elizaveta...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Being an educator is one of the most gratifying and rewarding careers of all time. I have been an ESL teacher in Vietnam for the past six months. I have worked with various age groups and I prefer working with young or beginner students. I believe that it takes a special person to teach these young children. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Ahmed T. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. As a teacher of young learners, you should have an absolute passion for teaching as well as dedication and heaps of patients. Here is one of my favorite teaching quotes: “a teacher takes a hand, opens a mind and touches a heart!” – Unknown When you walk into a classroom, whether...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find useful games for your ESL classes. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how you can benefit from obtaining a TEFL certificate. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post contains information on the two modes of teaching: group and one to one. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How reading can help in learning languages? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management and common techniques used by teachers. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the most problematic issues of ESL teaching - behavior and discipline management. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, you will find useful games for your ESL classes. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate explains how you can benefit from obtaining a TEFL certificate. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post contains information on the two modes of teaching: group and one to one. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How reading can help in learning languages? Read in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management and common techniques used by teachers. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the most problematic issues of ESL teaching - behavior and discipline management. Elizaveta Pachina ...  [Read more]

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Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching techniques and the roles of a TEFL instructor in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is there any difference between Spanish, Latin and Hispanic students? Our TEFL graduate explains it in this blog post and shares some common challenges for Spanish speakers in English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' motivation and considers that it can be disadvantageous sometimes. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to different testing systems of English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their own story of becoming a teacher and explains how this course...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching techniques and the roles of a TEFL instructor in this blog post. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Is there any difference between Spanish, Latin and Hispanic students? Our TEFL graduate explains it in this blog post and shares some common challenges for Spanish speakers in English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on students' motivation and considers that it can be disadvantageous sometimes. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to different testing systems of English. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Our TEFL graduate shares their own story of becoming a teacher and explains how this course...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post overviews phonetics and phonology as important parts of the English learning process. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of Chinese accent in English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their secrets of building confidence at work. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management in primary schools. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of using songs and rhymes in an ESL classroom. Andrew Lynch TEFL Information Now that you’ve finished your TEFL course – what's next? With the coursework out of the way, now is...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Games are great tools to motivate students and encourage them to learn things informally. However, ESL classroom games must have a purpose and support the learning process and not distract from it. In this blog post, our ITTT TEFL expert shares seven steps to gamify your ESL classroom effectively. Before starting a game with your students, ask yourself what you want your students to achieve by the end of the game. Do you want them to learn a linguistic point or some particular behavior pattern? If you know your students' needs, then it's easier to choose an appropriate activity that will be purposeful to the learners. Also Read: Playing Games in the Classroom to Create a Friendly Atmosphere Achieving a more prominent...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post overviews phonetics and phonology as important parts of the English learning process. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of Chinese accent in English. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their secrets of building confidence at work. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post is devoted to the problem of classroom management in primary schools. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of using songs and rhymes in an ESL classroom. Andrew Lynch TEFL Information Now that you’ve finished your TEFL course – what's next? With the coursework out of the way, now is...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the second of this series we look at a Boomerang lesson. What does a boomerang lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate? Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will look at an actual example of an ESA straight arrow lesson plan. We will include examples of the activities used and their purpose. You can adapt this plan to a variety of other uses and levels. Mudita Yajnik TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Setting up the classroom is often overlooked by teachers - but it's oh-so important! In this blog post, we take a look at the importance of the ESL...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas When using the ESA methodology, there are a number of lesson formats available. In the second of this series we look at a Boomerang lesson. What does a boomerang lesson look like and for what level of student is it most appropriate? Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas In this blog post, we will look at an actual example of an ESA straight arrow lesson plan. We will include examples of the activities used and their purpose. You can adapt this plan to a variety of other uses and levels. Mudita Yajnik TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Setting up the classroom is often overlooked by teachers - but it's oh-so important! In this blog post, we take a look at the importance of the ESL...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Thailand? ITTT TEFL course graduate Shirin moved to Thailand to teach English and shares her experience in this blog post article. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas It has been noted that the function of the brain is separated into two sides (hemispheres) commonly known as the left and right brain. What specific functions are included in the two sides of the brain and how did this information become incorporated into a mainstream ESL teaching methodology. Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are some of the most important reasons for planning our lessons? Covering these ideas will then inform us as to what we should actually put on our lesson plan. In this blog post, we cover both...  [Read more]

Shirin Sophy Destinations Alumni Experiences Are you interested in teaching English in Thailand? ITTT TEFL course graduate Shirin moved to Thailand to teach English and shares her experience in this blog post article. Federico Riva Teaching Ideas It has been noted that the function of the brain is separated into two sides (hemispheres) commonly known as the left and right brain. What specific functions are included in the two sides of the brain and how did this information become incorporated into a mainstream ESL teaching methodology. Federico Riva TEFL Information Teaching Ideas What are some of the most important reasons for planning our lessons? Covering these ideas will then inform us as to what we should actually put on our lesson plan. In this blog post, we cover both...  [Read more]

Ron Borland Alumni Experiences Chile is a beautiful place in Latin America, a popular destination for teaching English as a foreign language. Here's why teaching English in Chile is awesome and how it will change your life. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences It is not easy to carry out a lesson spontaneously. This blog post contains information on some real points to prepare. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ESL learners often face challenges on their learning path. However, there are some specific problems for different nationalities. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching Japanese students. Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you...  [Read more]

Ron Borland Alumni Experiences Chile is a beautiful place in Latin America, a popular destination for teaching English as a foreign language. Here's why teaching English in Chile is awesome and how it will change your life. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences It is not easy to carry out a lesson spontaneously. This blog post contains information on some real points to prepare. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences ESL learners often face challenges on their learning path. However, there are some specific problems for different nationalities. Our TEFL graduate shares their experience of teaching Japanese students. Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Although leaving behind your existing life to teach English in another country is a big deal that needs to be thought through, it is likely to be one of the best decisions you will ever make. So why doesn’t everyone do it? Here we look at the top reasons why people put off or abandon their dreams of teaching overseas and ways to fix them. Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information Signing any contract can be daunting. However, we have compiled a checklist for you to keep with you as you read through your contract. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching multi-level classes can often be quite a challenge! That’s why we’ve written this post to reveal all you need to know when teaching multi-level ESL classes. Kimberley...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas How people living in extended families cannot choose whether it is good or bad to live with that many people, teaching and learning in a large class are equally controversial. However, there are just a few disadvantages as opposed to countless advantages to be taught in a large class for students. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Nalan F. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. First of all, stress is a hindering factor in learning especially in an ESL class. The more stress a learner feels, the less s/he will learn or the longer it will take for her/him to gather the information given. A student who mostly speaks to an instructor will inevitably be stressed. The first and...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker TEFL Information Although leaving behind your existing life to teach English in another country is a big deal that needs to be thought through, it is likely to be one of the best decisions you will ever make. So why doesn’t everyone do it? Here we look at the top reasons why people put off or abandon their dreams of teaching overseas and ways to fix them. Kimberley Dale Visa and Legal TEFL Information Signing any contract can be daunting. However, we have compiled a checklist for you to keep with you as you read through your contract. Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Teaching Ideas Teaching multi-level classes can often be quite a challenge! That’s why we’ve written this post to reveal all you need to know when teaching multi-level ESL classes. Kimberley...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of parents in children's learning path. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching qualities. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management should be considered as an integral part of ESL teaching. Our TEFL graduate gives several important pieces of advice. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Lesson planning is extremely important in an ESL classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on designing lesson plans. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on the importance of parents in children's learning path. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on teaching qualities. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Classroom management should be considered as an integral part of ESL teaching. Our TEFL graduate gives several important pieces of advice. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Lesson planning is extremely important in an ESL classroom. Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts on designing lesson plans. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences In this blog post, our TEFL graduate shares their personal experience of teaching. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas This blog post contains information...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shequ Guǎnlǐ Wěiyuanhui? 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. Being a teacher is not always easy, especially when it comes to this area of managing the class and ensuring order and discipline among your students. The obstacles the teacher encounters can arise from many directions like from among the students, parents, administrators, or with the many roles and responsibilities he or she has to maintain. Many...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Watching videos is an effective way to switch between different activities or time fill. Modern students are more likely to watch videos or look at images than to do worksheets or read. Videos are also excellent sources of audio-lingual information that develops listening and speaking skills. However, to use videos during the online ESL lessons, it is essential to follow several rules that our TEFL expert shares in this article. Before watching videos, think carefully about the exercises you’ll give to your student and the purpose of this activity. When planning online ESL lessons, understand your student’s needs, and set up appropriate goals to make sure the video activity will be useful. Also Read: "The Way to...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Slang and idioms mirror the local culture, thus they cannot be omitted in teaching ESL. In this blog post, our TEFL graduate dwells upon the beneficial aspects of teaching these language points. Karah Musani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas I started teaching online two years ago. With no training, it was a bumpy start. If there is one thing I want you to take away from this post, it’s this: relax. It gets better. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences How English influence on global culture? Our TEFL graduate shares their thoughts in this article. Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences This blog post is devoted to the problem of parental help in students' education. Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas In this blog post, our TEFL...  [Read more]

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Linda Dunsmore Visa and Legal Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences It’s not fair to have to consider LGBTQ travel destinations based on your sexuality - but that’s the reality we (still) live in. We at ITTT want to make it easier in finding the perfect place for your teaching English adventure with our pick of the 10 best EFL teaching destinations for LGBTQ teachers. Anastasiia Ovchinnikova Visa and Legal Budget and Salary Destinations TEFL Information Alumni Experiences In the post-epidemic time, qualified TEFL teachers grow in real demand in China again. If you consider this TEFL destination, we suggest you read carefully the article written by our ITTT TEFL expert who shares their important experience of job hunting in this country. Michela Coticone TEFL...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Teaching Ideas The present progressive is one of the most important tenses in the English language. As it describes actions currently happening, it's quite an easy tense to teach using a variety of fun and interactive activities. Here are 7 activities for teaching the present progressive for the ESL classroom. Have your class make observations about what’s happening all around in the classroom and outside the windows. Make sure they students use the present progressive when describing what they see. Ask your students to write a letter to a parent, relative or friend describing their life as an ESL student. What are they doing to improve their English? What are they doing right now in class? Also read: 7 Activities for Teaching the Present Perfect for the ESL Classroom...  [Read more]