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  Although some people seem to think that teaching English overseas is only for young people, the truth could not be more different. Due to a very strong demand for TEFL qualified teachers in many countries, there are more than enough jobs to go around whatever your age.  [Read more]

If you are over 50 and looking to liven things up and add a bit of adventure into your life, teaching English abroad could be the perfect answer. For many people turning 50 can be a time to really consider your place in the world and plenty of people decide that hitting the road is the way to go. Sure, you can quit your job and jump on a plane to explore the world, but how about earning some money while doing it and even making a positive change to other peoples lives at the same time? The short and simple answer to this common question is YES, there is very little stopping almost anyone of any age from teaching English overseas. Although it is true that most government-run teaching programs such as those found in Japan, South Korea, France, and Spain, have an age limit that restricts...  [Read more]

The Czech Republic is a very popular destination for teaching English abroad due to its' welcoming people, fascinating cultural heritage, and world famous beer. Another reason for its popularity is that unlike many other European countries such as Spain and Italy, it is possible for non-EU citizens to obtain a long-term work visa to teach legally in the country. Most teachers enter the Czech Republic on a basic tourist visa that is valid for 90 days. Once in the country you can then begin the process of applying for a work visa. The most common route for teachers is to apply for a Zivnostensky List (Zivno), which is essentially a business license that allows you to work for any school in the country. You can lodge your application at a government zivnostensky office, although most...  [Read more]

  The popularity of online English lessons continues to rise rapidly all over the world. As there are countless platforms out there for teaching English online and new ones appearing almost every day, it is possible for most TEFL qualified teachers to find a job in this unique and incredibly convenient environment.  [Read more]

Once you have decided on attending an in-class course the next decision to make is which location is best for you. To ensure you have the widest choice possible, we have plenty of locations to consider. If you would like to complete your TEFL certification in North America we have many options across the US, as well as centers in Canada and Mexico. You might also want to consider South and Central America where we operate training centers in a range of exotic locations, including Argentina, Brazil, Costa Rica, Ecuador, Guatemala and Peru. As Asia contains the largest markets for English language teachers, we have plenty of centers to choose from throughout the region. If you want to take advantage of the countless job opportunities in China, we have four great locations to pick from....  [Read more]

  One area of EFL teaching that has grown rapidly over the last ten years is teaching English online. What do you need in terms of equipment, knowledge and qualifications to start teaching online? How do you go about getting a job and where can you work?  [Read more]

When picking a destination for teaching English in 2022/23 you will have plenty of options to choose from. Some people will choose a location that offers the highest salaries, while others will make their decision based on cultural reasons or even where you can find the best social life. And of course, in the current climate teaching English online is more popular than ever as you do not even need to leave home. Every option has its pluses and minuses, so take a look at this brief rundown on all the most popular choices. Asia is without doubt the top region for teaching English abroad in terms of job numbers. The continent is absolutely huge and home to a wide diversity of great teaching locations. You will find many exciting cities such as Tokyo, Seoul, Shanghai, Hong Kong, and Bangkok,...  [Read more]

In order to allow potential trainees to compare different courses, many countries, organizations and TEFL course providers have developed their own course-level framework. At ITTT our framework currently runs from level 3 to level 7, covering our full selection of TEFL certification courses. On this scale it is generally agreed that a level 4 course is the minimum level expected by employers who are trying to fill vacancies for mainstream entry-level EFL teaching jobs. However, many trainees choose to start their teaching career with a higher level of training. A level 5 TEFL course will give you a genuine headstart on most other first-time teachers and allow you to apply for a wider range of jobs. A level 5 TEFL course on the ITTT scale is the equivalent of a standard CELTA certification...  [Read more]

TEFL certification is the essential qualification needed by new English language teachers to become eligible for most teaching positions worldwide. However, the absence of official guidelines governing TEFL certification can make the process of choosing the right program challenging. When conducting an internet search, you will encounter a vast array of courses with significant variations in study time and cost, adding to the complexity of the decision-making process. To navigate this challenge effectively, it is crucial to thoroughly research and consider factors such as the reputation of the course provider, the course content, the level of support and resources offered, and how well the certification aligns with your specific teaching goals. By making an informed choice, you can ensure...  [Read more]

TEFL courses are designed to give you all the skills and knowledge you need to start a new career teaching English as a foreign language. Once you have completed a TEFL course and received your TEFL certificate you will be able to apply for a wide range of jobs in countries across the world. Before you choose a TEFL course you should be fully aware of all the course options available to ensure you make the right choice to suit your future plans. Deciding which TEFL course suits your individual learning style, your current situation and your future plans can be difficult as there is no standard length of training or a fixed syllabus that providers have to adhere to. The best advice we can give is don?t simply choose the cheapest or the first option you come across as it may not be...  [Read more]

Foreign teachers have been living and working in large numbers across Japan for decades. However, a significantly increased cost of living in recent years has led to a reduction in the amount that teachers are typically able to save from their salary every month. Having said that, there are still plenty of great opportunities across the country that offer attractive salaries and other benefits, particularly in cities such as Tokyo, Osaka, and Yokohama. Although it is no longer the top destination for saving large amounts of money, Japan still has plenty to offer both new and experienced teachers. As with any destination, the salaries on offer vary considerably depending on experience, qualifications, location, and type of employment. As a guide you should expect to earn somewhere...  [Read more]

  TEFL stands for Teaching English as a Foreign Language and a TEFL certificate is the qualification you will need in order to apply for most teaching jobs around the world. By signing up for a TEFL course you can get your new life of travel and adventure under way today.  [Read more]

  Within the world of English language teaching there are many acronyms in use such as EFL. EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language which is used to refer to people who are learning English in a non-English speaking country.  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Local 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.H. - U.S.A. said: Multiple intellegenceAs an Interior Designer, it is often my job to profile individuals in order to further understand their needs. As a recent teacher, I learned further how important is to understand the individual needs of your students. Educators must understand their students (strengths, areas of strengths, weaknesses, vulnerable areas, etc.) as well as their adaptability, and endeavor to educate students on this basis. A student’s intelligence assists in developing a set of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Legitimate 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. M. - U.S.A. said: Teaching StylesTeaching styles seem to be as unique and different as a finger print. Teachers across the board have developed their own tricks and have figured out from past experience what works best for them as individuals because of their personalities, students, subject, and different topics within their subject. While I was on vacation this summer, I went to China to visit my cousin who works as an oral english teacher at a university. I wanted to get to know his methods of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about School 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: D.D. - Japan said: Phonetics When teaching phonetics or phonology, the biggest question I have seen teachers face is whether to teach a bottom up approach based on graphemes and blends, or whether to use a top down approach based on sight-reading. The grapheme/blend approach may lead to a more solid and comprehensive understanding of the underlying phonetic structure of english, but it requires an input of time and energy that some teachers don't have. On the other hand, the sight reading approach can provide...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TEFL Diploma 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: P.A. - U.S.A. said: Motivating Students“Unmotivated” students are a phenomenon that teachers and parents, alike, claim exists. I believe this to be a misnomer. It is strange to view ‘not doing something’ as ‘doing something’ but, when measuring the behavior of the ‘unmotivated student’ up against that view, a course of action starts to form. It could be said that a good way to measure ones commitment it to look at what you already have. If what a student has is the frustration of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Registered 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: N.B. - Spain said: British vs American EnglishCurrently in the teaching english industry there is a great for some issue, or debate about teaching British english vs. American english. Many have the misconception that British and American english have the same grammar, pronunciation, vocabulary or that technically speaking British english vice versa is better since it is considered to be more correct english, however this is not the case. One of the most obvious differences between American and British english is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates TEFL Teacher 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.H. - Taiwan said: Discipline in the ClassroomThere is no “perfect” classroom setting in which to teach english, and there are neither perfect students nor teachers. Every aspect of the learning experience is affected by certain levels of discipline. The most dedicated student will, at times, require a bit of a push. The best of teachers must still define their expectations before they can expect students to fulfill all of their requirements. Students may require discipline for a variety of reasons,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Recognition 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.C. - Australia said: Teaching One to OneWhile the majority of english teaching courses are focussed toward the classroom environment, there are several specific areas starting to emerge in popularity. One of these is private english lessons, or teaching english one to one, particularly in the business sector. There are several differences between teachings in the classroom environment and one to one. I will focus on managing the teacher – student relationship in this short research article. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Course TEFL Fee 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. - Italy said: Problems for Learners in ItalyDuring my experience as a teacher in italy, where I live, I met several different types of students and I dealt with different types of courses; I found out some common difficulties that students may find when studying a foreign language (in our case english) in our country. The most common I met are: finding qualified teachers, attending serious courses/schools, practicing the language during lessons and practicing language outside the classroom. The first problem I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organisations TEFL Tesl 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.B. - U.S.A. said: Lesson planning I choose this topic because for me lesson planning is clearly a topic second to none for the beginning teacher. Other topics may be as important but it is hard to see how any can be more so. Lesson plans give structure to the course. They are aids in seeing that you don,t go off on a tangent. They keep the teacher focused on what they are supposed to accomplish for the day. At the end of the day the teacher can reevaluate the lesson and improve on it for the next...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Providers Teaching 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: N. J. - U.K. said: The Peculiarities of the english Language1. Honesty – Help the kids find a way to tell the truth. The Peculiarities of the english Language1. Honesty – Help the kids find a way to tell the truth.  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about 60 Hr 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: O.D. - U.S.A. said: Things I'd Wish I KnownKnowing where I was going to be and what I would be doing during the six months of taking the course is at the top of things I wish I'd known. When I purchased the course in January, my future was a blank. And then so was my bank account. I figured I may as well invest in the course while I had the money and loads of free time. My goal was to complete the course by the end of March. I didn't think it would take me six months to complete the course, let alone seven months! But...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Program Registered 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: M.R. - U.S.A. said: Problems for Learners in SpainSpanish and english stem from the same root language, Latin. For this reason, many words have similar spelling and meaning and many phrases and sentences can be translated directly. Unfortunately, the similarities that are often helpful to students, can cause problems for them in other ways. Students who are native spanish speakers often struggle with word order, verb usage, negative statements, questions, prepositions and many others. There are also many...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Preparation Qualified 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: M.J. - U.S.A. said: Learning Modes young learners vs AdultsWhen setting out to teach a language it can be helpful to consider the variables that influence learning. As a teacher, one’s goal should be to teach students as effectively as possible and knowing the qualities that make a good learner could make all the difference. Much research has been done to evaluate the factors of successful learners. Some of the most common factors considered are culture, language level and motivation for learning a new...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Quick 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.W. - Sweden said: Motivation in the classroomFor me motivating the students is one of the most important parts of a teacher's job. You can have the best book, the best exercises, and the latest technology, but if the students aren't motivated, they won't learn english; at least not very good. This article will be about my thoughts about motivating students. The article builds upon my experience as english teacher in brazil, my personal experiences as student, and my almost finished TEFL-course. The first thing a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Legitimate 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. - Greece said: Peculiarities of the english LanguageEnglish language was born in England. Throughout the history it has spread all around the world. Being the main communication language used for international business and diplomacy, it soon became one of the most widely spoken languages around the world. Politics, sciences, business, one by one all the fields of knowledge have been “conquered” by english language. It is this reality that motivates thousands of people to learn how to use it, mostly in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites TEFL Online 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.V. - U.S.A. said: How teachers can increase their confidence in the classroomBattling shyness, stage fright, and nervousness are all things a new teacher must deal with when entering their career. However, there are many ways to quickly overcome this problem and inspire confidence in the teacher, the classroom and therein the students. First off, creating confidence in the classroom begins by creating confidence in ones’ self and ones’ abilities. One way to do this is to act the part. Body...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Price TEFL Tesl 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.M. - Belgium said: Pronunciation problems in BelgiumBelgium is a special country in that there are three official languages, french, Flemish (a Dutch dialect), and German. It is geographically divided into four language ‘communities’. The capital, Brussels, is the only officially multilingual area. The language differences have deep political roots and there are many people who refuse to learn a second official language. english is often used as an unofficial fourth language to peacefully bridge the...  [Read more]