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  Once TEFL qualified you will have a wide choice of fantastic destinations to choose from. Due to a high demand for teachers in many countries, Asia is by far the most popular region. Europe, Latin America, and the Middle East also have significant opportunities for ESL teachers.  [Read more]

  Teaching English online has grown rapidly in recent times and it is clearly set to grow even further in the coming years. New platforms are regularly being created providing more and more options for TEFL qualified teachers, but which ones offer the best environment for your personal situation?  [Read more]

  Once TEFL qualified you will have a wide choice of fantastic destinations to choose from in all corners of the world. Your final decision is likely to be based on factors such as the salaries on offer, the availability of jobs and your own cultural preferences. Although Asia is by far the most popular region due to the large demand for teachers, we recommend that you thoroughly research all the available options before choosing the location that best suits your plans. 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 to grips...  [Read more]

When choosing a destination for teaching English abroad there are a wide variety of options available to suit all tastes. For some this choice is based on where the best salaries and benefits are offered, whilst others may be more focused on cultural aspects or simply where to find the best nightlife. Each region and individual country has its own pros and cons, so here we give a brief overview of the most popular options to help you make the right decision to suit your plans. The huge continent of Asia continues to be the most popular destination for teachers in terms of numbers. Across the region there are a wide variety of diverse destinations to suit everyone, from the high-tech modernity of Tokyo to the peace and tranquility of a Cambodian village, Asia has it all. If you are...  [Read more]

Teaching English online is now firmly embedded in the TEFL world and many thousands of teachers find it a convenient way to earn a living without having to leave home or when traveling the world. However, despite not actually working in a physical classroom, online teachers still have to meet the same kind of criteria as those working in a traditional classroom environment. So, what do you need in order to take advantage of this rapidly growing sector of EFL teaching? The requirements for teaching online vary from one employer to the next, but there are a few common factors that many look for. Most online employers will expect you to have completed a TEFL course of at least 120 hours as this is the minimum level needed to cover all the most important areas of EFL teaching. If you also...  [Read more]

  In order to answer this question we will break it down into a series of smaller questions, including: Why should you volunteer? Where can you volunteer? What does the “best place” mean? By considering these three factors you should have a clearer idea of the overall answer.  [Read more]

Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a wide range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few questions that might help you to answer the question: Where are the best places to teach English as a volunteer? There are numerous reasons why volunteer teaching is a good idea. Here we will outline a few of the most common: a) To find out about the country: There can be no better way to learn about a country than by being there. b) To experience the culture: As above you need to be immersed in the culture if you hope to understand it. c) To experience the job of teaching: Volunteer teaching is a great way to find out what the job entails. d) No contract: You can enjoy all the benefits above without the need to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Best Recognised TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R.L. - South Korea said: I originally decided to take this course at the advisement of my EPIK contact after an interview for teaching english in South Korea. During my interview I was confident in my ability to live in a different country, as I have done so before, and to work well with students. However, I had no teaching experience or knowledge about correct ways to teach and what I would be teaching. I knew that if I went to South Korea with only what I had at the time, I would be incredibly nervous about...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Best International TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.A. - Cyprus said: Undoubtedly, this course helped me get a good knowledge about english grammatical and phonology systems as well as skills and techniques that required for successful language teaching. It was a great experience and I strongly recommend it to everyone who wants to teach english as a second language or find a job in a country where english is the native language. Moreover, it was my first online course and I don’t regret applying for young learners as well as Business english. I can’t...  [Read more]

Due to the anonymous nature of the internet there are always a few unscrupulous characters looking to make easy money, and the world of ESL job recruitment is no exception. Although the overall quality of schools and the contracts they offer varies greatly, the truth is that most advertised jobs both good and bad are totally genuine. To avoid the small percentage of positions that are not what they seem, it is recommended that you always follow these simple rules. The single best defense against job scams is to ensure you thoroughly research the teaching market in your chosen destination. If you are fully aware of the typical salary, expected benefits, working hours, and normal visa requirements, you should have little trouble spotting potential scams. Remember, if it sounds too good...  [Read more]

There are many reasons why people take a gap year and there is no particular best time to do it. You might have just finished high school or university and are unsure what you want to do next. You might already be in work, but are bored of the daily routine and looking for a break. Whatever your reason for taking a few months, a year, or even longer away from your existing life, it could be the best decision you ever made. After being away for a while you should find you have time to reflect on the past, enjoy your present, and most importantly, make well thought out plans for your future. Initially many people assume that teaching English during a gap year is simply a good way to earn some cash while traveling from place to place. However, there are many reasons why teaching abroad is a...  [Read more]

  When preparing to teach English abroad you need to be aware of the best times for job hunting in the specific countries or regions you are interested in. Although some employers advertise vacant positions at any time of the year, many follow set schedules that see large numbers of teaching contracts end at the same time.  [Read more]

  Although most people who head overseas to teach English will need to commit to around a year to be eligible for the best jobs, there are some who are only looking to teach for a short period during the summer break.  [Read more]

  Travelling overseas to teach may be the best move you ever make, but how do you know that the advertised job is legitimate? Thankfully the vast majority of advertised positions are genuine, but to avoid the small number that are not, there are a few rules that you can follow.  [Read more]

Check out TEFL TESOL about TESOL Tesl TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A. L. - South Korea said: I feel I have gained much from this course. The grammar lessons gave me a deeper understanding of not only the mechanics of the english language, but also how to teach these mechanics to students. In general, each of the 20 units offered many interesting teaching ideas as well as other resources that are helpful to ESL teachers. Although I have been teaching ESL for nearly two years, before this course, I felt like I was mainly ‘winging it’ with my lessons. This course helped to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Certificate TEFL Celta and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R.B. - India said: Learning difficultiesLearning difficulties also called learning disabilities or learning disorders are problems that affect the brain's ability to receive, process, analyze, or store information. These problems can make it difficult for a student to learn as quickly as someone who isn't affected by learning disabilities. The most common types of learning disabilities involve problems with reading, writing, math, reasoning, listening, and speaking. For parents it can be tough to face the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Authorized TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: E.R. - Canada said: I have really gained an insight to the challenges and needs of ESL students. The grammar lessons were the hardest for me, not just because of the difficulty of the concept or rules, but because the modules made me find a way to explain english grammar to a non-native speaker. This is something native english speakers don’t have to think about because we do it unconsciously. The challenge in this course is really in explaining something that is intrinsic to you as a native speaker,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Authorized TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.M. - Japan said: I have been a missionary in japan for 28 years. During that time I have taught english as an outreach and help to the community where I minister. Ive had the opportunity to teach all ages and in various situations. I began this course in order to encourage a friend to take the course. My friend will be starting a ministry in Japan in the coming years. I knew that having a TEFL certificate would be helpful. God has given me ability in teaching and have done well in english...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Online TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: V.F. - Korea said: Classroom ManagementClassroom management is essential for any teacher, regardless of the skill level of the teacher, the students level, or even how many years the teacher has been in the classroom. Classroom management also does not stop midway throughout the school year. The teacher has a responsibility not only to the students, but to the school itself (its employer), as well as to him/herself. Despite the stress sometimes included with the making and organizing of lesson plans,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites International TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.M. - U.S.A. said: Teacher self analysis In any job or profession, it is critical to step back from the work and review one’s progress. In a paid position, this function is usually performed by one’s employer. Monetary rewards are typically tied to annual reviews. In the world of volunteerism there are no such guidelines and parameters. Therefore, it is up to the volunteer to determine the set of guidelines and parameters, by which she will analyze her progress. I submit the following...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites TESOL TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T.A. - South Africa said: Why complete a tefl courseA TEFL course is a great qualification to have and can be an advantage in teaching all around the world. People normally pursue a TEFL certificate for a variety of reasons. Most people would like to how to teach english to foreigners. Some teachers would like to know how to teach foreigners because they would like to travel overseas and teach. Teachers who are already TEFL teachers do more advanced courses frequently to keep themselves up to date with...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Language Programs and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: M.P. - Australia said: Problems with learning english from a Thai person's perspective1. Introduction As a non-native english speaker who studied english in the Thai schooling system and only came to study in Australia in my late teens, I appreciate how hard it is to be on top of the english language. One of the factors that make it difficult for learners of different nationalities to learn english is because english, in comparison with other languages like french, is more complex with lots of exceptions to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Global TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T.S. - South Africa said: Teaching receptive skillsIn the ESL classroom, reading and listening reinforce the language skills learned in writing and speaking, expose the students to vocabulary and grammar not covered in lessons, and simulate authentic english conversation (Maxom, 2009; Broughton et al., 1978; Wharton and Race, 1999). When selecting materials for a listening and reading exercises, the effective ESL teacher will bear the following in mind: 1. The use of a wide variety of audio text, videos,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about International TEFL Certificate and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.W. - Spain said: British english v American english“He’s a swell guy…??!! I’m really sorry but I can’t help you, Yukichan.” “But you plomised to help me with my Ingrish, Kebinsan…” Yukichan replied reproachfully. “I know I did and I would still like to help you…but I can’t …you see, this is American english.,,and it’s…. different!” So went the conversation between me and my assistant in an office in tokyo, japan in 1989. My assistant had just read out the sentence...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Authorized TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: L. R. - Japan said: english as a Global LanguageIf we want to discuss about english as a global language, a good starting point is to consider how to recognize a global language and how this question is related to the english language? Or, to put it in a different way: what is a global language and why is a global language needed? There are various definitions or descriptions of what conditions should a language satisfy to be recognized as ‘global’, they are sometimes contradicting and not always...  [Read more]

Check out TEFL tesol about Intensive TEFL Program and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: K.W. - USA said: Why Complete a TESOL CourseTESOL, which stands for Teaching english to Speakers of Other Languages, is a comprehensive system designed to train teachers of non-native speakers. Courses generally encompass grammar, classroom management, reading comprehension, and linguistics. As a result of globalization, the demand for english educators have risen over the past decades. Even though some native speakers are hired as conversation teachers, instructors are generally expected to teach every...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Locations Courses TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: L.S - U.S.A. said: Cultural Sensitivity in the ClassroomCultural sensitivity is defined as “the quality of being aware and accepting of other cultures. This is important because what seems acceptable in some countries can be rude or derogatory in others”. 1 To be a successful teacher, understanding cultural differences is essential. Understanding and being sensitive to cultural differences can mean the difference between having an enthusiastic, participative, and motivated class, to having a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Institute Cheaper TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T. C. - Canada said: Evaluation and TestingI’ve decided to prepare an article about evaluation and testing since good quality evaluation strategies and techniques are often absent from training in general and TESOL classes specifically. Although many of the same principles apply in classes focused on children, the focus here is on adult education. Test Types: As we learned in Lesson 15, different types of tests serve different purposes and functions. Here I would like to address five main types of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies TEFL Weekend and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S. C. - Bosnia & Herzegovina said: english As A Global LanguageEnglish, a Germanic language, spoken by millions of people today is one of the most widespread and most commonly used languages in the world. It is the dominant language in the nations such as the United Kingdom, united states, Australia, Canada and New Zealand to only name a few where english is the official language. With over 350 million speakers worldwide, it is believed to be the second most spoken language in the world. Although so...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cheapest TEFL Language and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: R.C. - Philippines said: Motivating students The english language presents challenges to many new learners, however certain learners will have specific problems with english depending on their native language and culture. Problems that face native Arabic-speakers when learning english include (but are not limited to): learning the alphabet, counterintuitive text direction, identifying vowels and words correctly (focus on consonant structure), understanding the indefinite article, understanding the verb...  [Read more]