How To Teach Best

If you are considering a career in TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), you may be wondering where your skills will be most in demand. The demand for TEFL teachers varies by country and region, but there are some general trends that can help guide your decision. In many parts of Asia, such as China, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, there is a high demand for English teachers. These countries have large populations and strong economies, leading to a desire for their citizens to learn English for academic, business, and social purposes. Additionally, the Middle East, particularly countries like the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, also have a high demand for English teachers due to the importance of English in international business and diplomacy. In Europe, countries like...  [Read more]

1. Understanding TEFL Training 2. Significance of TEFL Training 3. TEFL Training Options in Puerto Rico 4. Selecting the Best TEFL Program in Puerto Rico TEFL, or Teaching English as a Foreign Language, is crucial for those wishing to instruct non-native English speakers. These programs equip individuals with the necessary skills in lesson planning, classroom management, language assessment, and teaching methodologies. The training can be pursued online or in-person, with varying durations. TEFL training is essential for aspiring English teachers as it provides them with the tools to excel in the field. With TEFL certification, educators can create engaging lesson plans, adapt to various learning styles, handle classroom dynamics, and evaluate student progress. Moreover, many language...  [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]

  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]

  The dynamics of classroom interaction is often dictated by the arrangement of the classroom itself and the way in which the classroom is arranged could depend upon a number of factors and they might include things such as the age of the students, so for example we're unlikely to have the same arrangement for adult learners as we would have for young learners. It could also depend upon the actual physical space available. The physical space may determine how we have to arrange our classroom to maximize the opportunity for interaction and so forth. It will also depend on what material is available and by material in this case we're talking about the actual desks and chairs and so on and so forth. Perhaps the final thing we might put here is that it could also depend upon the...  [Read more]

Although it is theoretically possible to teach the English language without any form of training or qualifications, something that was quite common in years gone by, it is now almost universally accepted that the ability to speak a language has little bearing on an individual’s ability to teach it effectively to others. This change of attitude among school directors and education departments has led to the development of TEFL certification courses that are designed to give native and non-native English speakers the skills and knowledge they require to provide effective language instruction to their future students. So what does a TEFL course actually teach you? The mere mention of English grammar is often enough to strike fear into the hearts of potential EFL teachers. Ask any native...  [Read more]

One of the key parts of our in-class TEFL/TESOL training in Beijing is to maximize your time with local students. We believe the best way to learn how to teach is to interact with real non-native English learners and get as much practical teaching experience as possible. That's why every trainee will leave the training center with up to 10 hours of teaching sessions with local students. Our local training staff will provide helpful feedback to make sure you know what to adjust and how to quickly improve your teaching skills.   [Read more]

  Strictly speaking the answer is no, you do not have to possess a TEFL certificate in order to find work as an English language teacher. In some countries around the world it is still possible to secure employment simply by being a native English speaker. However, there are several reasons why we would strongly recommend that you complete a TEFL training course before you set off to teach English abroad. In recent years many popular destinations for EFL teachers have begun to tighten the requirements necessary for teaching English in schools and language centers. A recognized TEFL certificate is now required in order to secure a work permit in many countries, whilst the ever growing number of teachers with a TEFL qualification means that employers in the majority of countries...  [Read more]

  The past perfect is used as the past in the past to talk about events that happened in the past before another past event. For example: The concert had started before I arrived. The past perfect is covered in more detail in ITTT's 120-hour Online Teaching course. There are other courses available from 60-hour courses covering teaching skills to a 250-hour Diploma in TESOL. You can also take a specialisation teaching young learners or in teaching business English. Whatever your requirements are, if you are looking to become qualified to teach English from your own home, ITTT will have the right Online Teaching course for you. 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...  [Read more]

  The teaching idea in this video is for the past continuous involves students miming an action; however, unlike the mime activity for the present continuous students will not be doing the mimes for others to see. Instead they will stop the mime before the other students open their eyes. The students will then have to say what their classmates were doing before they stopped. For example: You were driving a car. You were eating a sandwich. Being able to come up with interesting teaching ideas for what students often see as boring grammar points is an important skill for any English teacher. Taking an online TEFL course with ITTT will give you an understanding of the grammar points that you need to teach when starting out as a new teacher of English and will also give you some great...  [Read more]

  This video explores the structure and usage of the past simple tense. The different structures of this tense are: Positive: Add --ed or --d to the base form of the verb She worked last night. Negative: Add did not or didn't before the base form of the verb He didn't teach yesterday. Question: Add did plus the subject before the base form of the verb Did she drive yesterday? The past simple tense is used to talk about completed actions in the past. For example: I watched television last night. In order to be a confident and successful English language teacher in the classroom, it is necessary to have a good understanding of the various English language tenses such as the one shown above. The best way to achieve this understanding is to complete a high-quality TEFL course as...  [Read more]

  Juan Carlos from Mexico took the 120-hour online TESOL course with tutor support and videos from ITTT. In this TESOL review video he tells us how he found the course to be very informative covering topics from lesson planning to classroom management. Juan Carlos enjoyed the course and if he had the chance to do the course again, he would do so without thinking. 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 with each section before moving onto the next. I am familiar with many of the teaching aid tools...  [Read more]

More and more employers now expect their English teachers to have a minimum of a 120-hour TEFL certificate. Gaining a TEFL certificate shows your commitment to the profession and gives you an introductory preparation to the knowledge and skills needed to teach English. There are three main routes to a 120-hour TEFL certification. There are two main areas covered in a TEFL course, 1) Teaching skills 2) Language awareness A good TEFL course will give you a solid grounding in the basics of the English language. You will learn how English grammar works and how you can explain it. Topics covered will typically include; Depending on which type of course you undertake, onsite, combined or online, the topics presented throughout the course will be tested to ensure an adequate level of...  [Read more]

  This video is the first of two that looks at the structure of the Present Perfect tense. Positive: subject +auxiliary verb have/has + past participle I have played. / She has played. Negative: subject + auxiliary verb have/has + not + past participle I have not played. / She has not played. Question: auxiliary verb have/has + subject + past participle Have I played? / Has she played? This verb tense requires the use of the past participle. With regular verbs the past participle is the verb plus ed, for example work - worked. However there are many irregular verbs that do not follow this pattern and have to be learnt from memory. For example, eat- eaten, drink-drunk, teach-taught. Most good grammar books will provide you with lists of irregular verbs. The tense system is just one...  [Read more]

  Ben taught English in South Korea for four years before returning to his native California. In this TEFL review he describes how after returning home, he decided to seek out further qualifications in teaching English and found ITTT?s online TEFL course was the right one for him. Despite teaching English for several years, Ben found that the course had several new things to teach him including new methods and techniques. 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 with each section before moving onto the next. ...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review, Chris from France shows us the classroom he teaches in and talks about his experience on ITTT?s 120-hour TESOL course. Chris found that the course helped to structure his lesson plans and improved his teaching skills. He recommends the course to anyone considering teaching English as a second language. 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 with each section before moving onto the next. this unit was very challenging to me, i did my best to go through it and maintain as...  [Read more]

Welcome to our interactive multimedia learning activities page, brought to you by ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). Our innovative platform offers a variety of engaging and dynamic resources designed to enhance your teaching and learning experience. From interactive games and quizzes to virtual classrooms and video tutorials, we have everything you need to make your educational journey fun and effective. 1. Introduction to Interactive Multimedia Learning Activities Discover the power of interactive multimedia learning activities in the world of education. Explore how these engaging resources can enhance student engagement, improve retention, and make learning more enjoyable. With a focus on interactive games, quizzes, virtual classrooms, and video tutorials, you'll see how...  [Read more]

  John is currently teaching in Seoul, South Korea in a local school and at his home. John completed the TESOL course with ITTT. In this TESOL review video, John tells us what he gained from taking the course. The knowledge he gained from the course has already helped to improve his lessons and he is getting positive feedback from his students. John runs all of his own classes and is responsible for creating and choosing the materials for his classes as well as planning the lessons. Having completed this TESOL course, John is now considering taking further courses including a TESOL diploma and possibly a master?s in TESOL. 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...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video a student from South Africa talks about her second week at ITTT's training center in Phuket, Thailand. She discusses some of the course components, the training staff and the rewards of doing the course in Phuket. At ITTT all in-class trainers and online tutors are experienced and qualified professionals and they guarantee to deliver to trainees the most up to date training methods in the teaching of English to non native English speakers. 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]

  In this video we'll be looking at the international phonemic alphabet and how it's used in the classroom. There are other phonemic alphabets but this is the most popular and the system, which is most widely used. You may have seen some of these symbols before as any good dictionary will supplement standard English spellings with the phonemic spellings to aid in pronunciation practice. Here we have a situation where we have what are called phonemes and each phoneme represents a sound within the English language. How is this helpful? Well, what it does is help students understand how to say words rather than simply relying on the often archaic English spellings. To illustrate this point let's for a moment put ourselves in the shoes of our students when trying to understand how to...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review Alistair describes his experience as a TEFL/TESOL student with ITTT. He shares how the four week in-class course was a life changing experience for him and how deciding to do the course was one of the best decisions he ever made. 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 with each section before moving onto the next. As I was reading through this unit, I found myself wanting a little more information regarding the \"specialist skills.\" As a native speaker, I have experience...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video Ray talks about how the 120-hour online TESOL course he took with ITTT helped him to learn the necessary skills to teach English as a foreign language. Ray recommends the course to anyone considering a career teaching English abroad or online. 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 with each section before moving onto the next. This unit explains the importance and layout of ESA. It also explains how mistakes and errors are different and the importance of knowing the...  [Read more]

To teach English in China, the requirements typically include: To teach English in China, you will typically need the following qualifications: To obtain a work visa for teaching English in China, you will need to follow specific steps and meet certain requirements. Here's how you can go about it: Yes, there are age restrictions for teaching English in China. In China, the age restrictions for teaching English typically vary depending on the type of institution where you plan to work. Here are some general guidelines: Public schools and universities usually prefer younger teachers, typically under the age of 60, due to retirement age regulations and the desire for energetic educators. Private language schools and training centers may have more flexibility in terms of age requirements, but...  [Read more]

This is going to depend on who you choose to work for. Many online teaching platforms now require teachers to be TEFL certified and a significant number of them simply dismiss unqualified teachers as they assume they lack the skills and knowledge required. However, a TEFL certificate is not a requirement to set up your own online teaching business, although it is safe to say that your future students are going to prefer a teacher who is actually certified. In recent years, online education has exploded all across the globe and the demand is through the roof. This has led teaching platforms to tighten the requirements for their teachers in order to set the bar high over their competition. A recognized TEFL certificate is now, more often than not, required in order to secure an online...  [Read more]

The majority of TEFL courses now offered, including those provided by ITTT, are divided into several modules to make the learning process as streamlined and simple to assimilate as possible. You should find it simpler to navigate through the materials and retain all of the information given by segmenting the many components of the course into distinct units, such as specific grammatical issues, classroom management, and lesson planning techniques. There is generally no predetermined number of modules in a TEFL course, as the majority of TEFL course providers offer a wide range of course alternatives to fit different aims and conditions. At ITTT we make sure that our selection of TEFL courses meets every need, from short-form courses appropriate for volunteer teaching to advanced-level...  [Read more]

  Roby from the US share her experiences of completing ITTT's 120 online TEFL/TESOL certification course in this TESOL review. She talks about how best to complete the course and she outlines the support that was given to her by her online tutor. She also talks about the ongoing job support that ITTT offers to all its graduates. Roby plans to complete ITTT's two specialized courses, the Business English course and the Teaching English to Young Learners course. These two additional teaching qualifications will greatly improve her career options when she moves to Japan. 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...  [Read more]

TEFL certification exams typically cover a wide range of topics to ensure that teachers are well-prepared to teach English as a foreign language effectively. These exams are designed to assess the knowledge and skills needed to teach English to non-native speakers in a variety of contexts. The exams may vary in format and content depending on the certification program, but they generally include sections on language skills, teaching methods, classroom management, assessment, cultural awareness, and professional development. One of the key areas covered in TEFL certification exams is language skills. This includes knowledge of English grammar, vocabulary, pronunciation, and discourse. Teachers are expected to demonstrate a solid understanding of these language components and how to teach...  [Read more]

When considering teaching English abroad with a TEFL certificate, there are several countries that stand out as popular destinations for English language teachers. These countries offer a mix of attractive salaries, a high demand for English teachers, and unique cultural experiences. Some of the top countries for teaching English abroad include South Korea, Japan, China, Spain, and the United Arab Emirates. When deciding on the best country to teach English abroad with a TEFL certificate, there are several factors to consider. These include the cost of living, the demand for English teachers, the salary and benefits package offered, the cultural experience, the level of job security, and the opportunity for professional development. It's essential to research each country thoroughly and...  [Read more]

  Get TEFL or TESOL certified and teach English abroad! 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 with each section before moving onto the next. The two main topics of this unit were conditionals and speech for reporting what has previously been said. Compared to the previous grammar units, this one appears to be more difficult due to the fact that there are many ways that the verb tenses can change depending on what is used, excluding any exceptions. Examples on activities to perform with students...  [Read more]

  In this video TEFL review, Nathan, a graduate of ITTT's 120 hour online TEFL/TESOL course shares his thoughts and experiences of the course. Nathan had been teaching for a number of years prior to doing the course. He discusses the benefits of doing the course with the tutor support option. Nathan believes that the course has enhanced his effectiveness as a teacher and it has improved his confidence in the classroom. He found the content of the course to be very relevant. 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...  [Read more]