What To Do During Gap Year

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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Geshi Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Tai'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. ESA, which stands for Engage, Study and Activate is a method of teaching students a new topic successfully in the most dynamic way possible. Creating immediate rapport with your students, teaching them the new information they need to know and then observing the immediate results of the class is what ESA is all about. Although the first time I had seen ESA was during...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas Although students may be in the same class, they may not necessarily have the same ability level. This can be seen in all classes; however, this can become very noticeable in a class designed to teach a language to someone who is not a native speaker. It is up to the teacher to notice these differences in ability levels and restructure their lessons accordingly. There are a few different strategies that will help with gaps in ability levels, which consist of the use of different materials, providing the same materials with a different task, paring weak and strong students together, and even doing nothing. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Brook S. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xujiadian 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. Near the end of my senior year at Oberlin College in America, I was selected to participate in the Oberlin Shansi Fellowship at Beijing Normal University. The main goals of the fellowship were to increase my Chinese language proficiency and to teach English to master’s students in the department of Chinese Language and Culture. Reflecting upon the experiences...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Hello guys, please let me know in the comment section that you can see me clearly and you can hear this video so that I know that my equipment works smoothly. I'll be very thankful for that. To start with my name is Liza and I’m an ITTT TEFL expert and an online English teacher and today we will talk about one of the most important things in TEFL teaching, online lesson planning. Well we will talk about lesson planning in general, but as I’m more specialized in online teaching I'll try to share my personal experience in planning online classes. Thanks for joining me, I hope that you are having a great time especially after your long winter holidays. Let me know where you are from. I’m located in beautiful Yekaterinburg, Russia, which...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Guandi 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. My teaching experience started back in 1988 where I was working for a company called Bryco Windows. They are a UPVC window and door manufacturer. Where my position was Sales Trainer. My job was to teach new staff and train them to understand the sales process and how to close the sale. This was a hard job to do as a sales man as the sales people got a lot of nock...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Jingyou 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. Teaching English is a career path that brings many rewarding learning opportunities. The aspect of teaching or learning a new language itself opens up a world of possibilities for both the teachers and students alike. For the teacher, there is the possibility of travel, cultural knowledge exchange, and watching students mature as an English learner. For the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Shigu Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Baoji 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 classes containing a wide variety of ages can be a great challenge. I have recently experienced such challenge. Below I am going to share my teaching experience and how I managed to overcome the difficulties. In Spring this year, I was asked to teach an English Drama class in a children’s training center. Before the class started, the students were recruited...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Near the end of my senior year at Oberlin College in America, I was selected to participate in the Oberlin Shansi Fellowship at Beijing Normal University. The main goals of the fellowship were to increase my Chinese language proficiency and to teach English to master’s students in the department of Chinese Language and Culture. Reflecting upon the experiences that I had this past year has illuminated many things that I would like to improve upon as a teacher next year and has reminded me of some of the key moments that inspired me to continue teaching. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Andrew B. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. When I first came to Beijing, I was...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Alumni Experiences Having completed my Bachelor of Arts in Drama, I started my international teaching career straight out of university. What was meant to be a gap year opportunity of traveling and earning money has become a professional career in education spanning over ten years in more than five different countries. What was once a means to an end, has become a passion and a calling. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Desmond K. Please note that this blog post might not necessarily represent the beliefs or opinions of ITTT. The first time I became aware of the ESL job market was in my third year of university when one of the alumni from the Drama department returned from a year of teaching in South Korea. At first, I didn’t think much of it,...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to ITTT 2. Benefits of Online TEFL Courses 3. Course Options and Specializations 4. Certification and Accreditation Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language? ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers online TEFL courses in Nepal that can help you achieve your goals. With a reputation for excellence in teacher training, ITTT provides comprehensive and flexible programs designed to meet the needs of aspiring teachers around the world. Whether you are a recent graduate, a gap year traveler, or a professional looking for a career change, ITTT has a course for you. Studying online with ITTT offers a range of benefits for aspiring teachers in Nepal. Online courses provide the flexibility to study at your own pace, allowing you to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Yutun 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. In education how much a child has succeeded in his aims, can only be determined through evaluation and testing. Thus, there is a close relationship between evaluation and testing. Evaluation is concerned with assessing the effectiveness of teaching, teaching strategies, methods, and techniques. It provides feedback to the teachers about their teaching and the learners...  [Read more]

Latrice Coates TEFL Information Alumni Experiences I am sure you’ve seen the sponsored posts floating around your social media feed of travelers in these candid, well-desired places with the caption “I quit my 9-5 to travel the world & so can you”. You immediately get excited, then you look at the stack of bills on your dining room table then your bank account, and then instantly become discouraged and continue scrolling through your feed. Ha...yeah… that was me two years ago too. But now, here I am.. I DID quit my federal 9-5 job to travel the world full time and I’m here to give you the scoop that most influencers don’t tell you about moving abroad... Most of us did not just walk into work one day, went to our managers and told them that we quit. This is not a movie,...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to TEFL and TESOL 2. Benefits of Online Certification with ITTT 3. Course Options and Specializations 4. Support and Resources for Students Are you considering a career in teaching English as a foreign language? The field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) and Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) is a rewarding and dynamic profession that allows you to travel the world and make a difference in the lives of others. Whether you are a recent graduate, a gap year student, a working professional looking for a career change, or a retiree seeking new adventures, obtaining a TEFL or TESOL certification is the first step towards becoming a qualified English language teacher. International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) offers a range of online...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. What is TEFL? 3. Benefits of Taking a TEFL Course 4. ITTT's TEFL Courses with Job Placement Are you considering a career in teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL)? Look no further! ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) offers comprehensive TEFL courses with job placement assistance to help you kickstart your teaching career. Read on to learn more about the benefits of taking a TEFL course and how ITTT can help you achieve your career goals. TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language. It is a certification that enables individuals to teach English to non-native speakers in countries around the world. With a TEFL certification, you can travel, experience new cultures, and make a positive impact by helping others learn the English language....  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Duandian Zhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Jinan 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 looking to supplement your travel on a short term basis or looking to start a completely new life in a far off land English as a Global language could be the answer, the key to it all if you will. All around the world from South America to Asia at a Beginners level all the way up to University level there are opportunities for Teachers of all levels...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in CuiyuehuZhen? Are you interested in teaching English in Chengdu 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 would like to start my essay with the presumption that Russian learners are not successful with English Language because of two reasons, such as subjective and objective. These factors have a serious impact on the study of English language. I do estimate false learning technique, lack of good teachers and lack of best methodology, absence of real interaction with...  [Read more]

Our TEFL course in Hong Kong will provide you the opportunity to teach English among one of the world's most visually stunning skylines. With its progressive architecture and its sheer volume of unique high rise structures, you will be inspired every day to think creatively.  You will hustle along to work with a fast-paced, ultra-chic population who are dressed in some of the world's finest clothing. The people of Hong Kong are primarily of Chinese descent and speak Cantonese.  They are sophisticated and highly educated. As a result of their city's international appeal, Hong Kong locals strongly value the English language and the unique experience of learning English from a native English speaker.  For this reason, there are a multitude of job opportunities to teach...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English Overseas 3. Qualifications for Teaching English Overseas 4. How ITTT Can Help You Teach English Overseas Teaching English overseas is a rewarding and exciting opportunity that allows individuals to immerse themselves in new cultures while making a difference in the lives of others. Whether you are a recent graduate looking for a gap year experience or a seasoned professional seeking a career change, teaching English abroad can open doors to new adventures and personal growth. In this guide, we will explore the best ways to teach English overseas and how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can help you achieve your goals. There are numerous benefits to teaching English overseas, including the opportunity to travel, experience new...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore TEFL Information Lifestyles of TEFL/TESOL teachers are as varied as the people who teach and the countries they choose to live in. The kind of life you can lead depends on your reasons for becoming a teacher. Many people choose to live and work abroad to escape the hustle and bustle of home. Others are looking for thrills and adventure. The TEFL world caters for everybody from fresh faced graduates to those looking for new experiences and change later in life. We all get that feeling toward the end of a holiday when we’re soaking up the rays and wish that this could last forever. A TEFL certificate lets the dream become reality. Get qualified to teach English and you can live and work in places others only dream of holidaying in. Feel the holiday vibe all year round as...  [Read more]

Jon ITTT Alumni Experiences Teaching classes containing a wide variety of ages can be a great challenge. I have recently experienced such challenge. Below I am going to share my teaching experience and how I managed to overcome the difficulties. This post was written by our TEFL certification graduate Yan Z. In Spring this year, I was asked to teach an English Drama class in a children’s training center. Before the class started, the students were recruited and assigned by the center, which was not in my control. There were 12 elementary-school students in the class. Students were age-mixed, ranging from 7 years to 12 years old. Two thirds of the students were from Grades 1-3 and one third were from Grade 4-6. In order for the younger students to understand my teaching while also keep...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of TEFL Crash Courses 3. Curriculum and Structure 4. Certification and Job Placement Opportunities Are you looking to start a career in teaching English as a foreign language but don't have the time for a long-term course? TEFL crash courses may be the perfect solution for you. Provided by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), these intensive programs offer a fast-track to obtaining your TEFL certification and embarking on a rewarding teaching career. In this guide, we will explore the benefits of TEFL crash courses, the curriculum and structure, as well as certification and job placement opportunities. One of the main advantages of opting for a TEFL crash course is the speed at which you can obtain your certification. These programs are designed to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Maping 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. Many people may think that the worst part of being an Uber driver are the belligerent midnight trips from downtown to the suburbs or the aggressive pre-coffee commuters or the fact that a five-minute drive can take thirty minutes because of gridlock. However, as an Uber drive of one year, I believe that the worst part about being the job are the trips to the...  [Read more]

Elaheh Rezvani Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Nothing can undoubtedly match the experience of face-to-face classrooms. An offline or physical set of an educational platform is an indispensable part of a student's life since it is essential for their growth in all aspects. However, the potentiality of technology in education also plays an equally important part. Virtual or online learning represents a set of new learning opportunities. Technology gives this opportunity to teachers and students to enjoy more enchantment in lesson plans and provides a multi-dimensional chance to the classrooms. The most positive and primary side of involving technology in everyday education is that STUDENTS became the heart of the online teaching-learning process; in other words, every individual...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Qualifications for TEFL Jobs without a Degree 3. Opportunities for TEFL Jobs without a Degree 4. Benefits of Pursuing TEFL Jobs without a Degree Are you passionate about teaching English as a foreign language but do not hold a degree? You may be wondering if there are opportunities available for you to pursue a career in TEFL. The good news is that there are indeed options for individuals without a degree to secure TEFL jobs. In this article, we will explore the qualifications required, the opportunities available, and the benefits of pursuing TEFL jobs without a degree. While having a degree can be advantageous when applying for TEFL jobs, it is not always a strict requirement. Many countries and language schools around the world are open to hiring individuals without a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Xin'an 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. Teaching English as a foreign or second language in Kindergarten is an optimal opportunity for the children. In addition to the gratifying feeling most teachers feel when working with children, children in Kindergarten are still in the early stages of childhood and are receptive to new languages and vocabulary. There are many benefits that come with teaching children...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified and teach in Huyang 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. Most likely, a teacher is required to prepare the lesson planning before each class because general speaking, lesson planning is the guide for the day's lessons.So what is a lesson planning? There is some confusion about what a TEFL lesson plan is and is not. A worksheet is not a lesson plan. A handout is not a lesson plan. A classroom game or activity is not a lesson...  [Read more]

1. Introduction to Teaching English Abroad 2. Benefits of Teaching English Abroad 3. Qualifications for Teaching English Abroad 4. How ITTT Can Help You Achieve Your Teaching Goals Teaching English abroad is a rewarding and fulfilling experience that allows individuals to immerse themselves in a new culture while making a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether you are looking to embark on a new career path, take a gap year, or simply explore the world, teaching English abroad provides a unique opportunity to grow both personally and professionally. There are numerous benefits to teaching English abroad, including the chance to develop valuable skills such as communication, adaptability, and cultural awareness. Additionally, teaching English abroad allows individuals to build...  [Read more]

Zareena Younis Destinations Alumni Experiences In western society, continuous professional development (CPD) is part and parcel of most jobs where one will have to undertake regular training and have monthly meetings to see how one's work can be improved. There is the encouragement to develop your skills and certify yourself for better job satisfaction and promotion. However, in the Middle East, this is not so evident; the idea is, generally, once you are working in your field, there is everything you need to know, except for very few companies that insist on continuous professional development. There are also those individuals that always keep one step ahead and motivate themselves to be up to date with the rest of the educators around the world and develop their skills further. This...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Teaching English Abroad 3. Requirements for Teaching English Abroad 4. ITTT's TEFL and TESOL Training Programs Are you considering teaching English abroad in Florence? It can be a rewarding and enriching experience that allows you to immerse yourself in a new culture while making a positive impact on the lives of others. Whether you're a recent graduate looking for a gap year experience or a seasoned professional seeking a career change, teaching English abroad can open up a world of opportunities. In this article, we will explore the benefits of teaching English abroad, the requirements for becoming a teacher, and how ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) can help you achieve your goals. Teaching English abroad offers a host of benefits, both...  [Read more]