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Tefl testimonials - Celta - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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.
In this unit,I learnt a lot on the importance of lesson planning. The examples given in the unit material is very useful to beginners in teaching. Having a basic understanding on how to plan lessons and information which should be included in the lesson plans is very important to both students and teachers. I now have ideas of making my own lesson plan and will practice on this.In this nineteenth unit, we... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Games In The Classroom - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
What are ESL games?
ESL games are games that can be used in the classroom to practice certain language points and encourage active and creative communication between your students. There are many different games created specifically for use in the English language classroom that can be found online or in any number of resource books. But we are not limited only to those games designed for the class. The majority of games that we played as children or still play as adults can be adapted and used in lessons. Whether games are co-operative or competitive, they provide students with a goal and in the English classroom this goal can only be reached by using the English they have learnt.
Common Misconceptions about games in the classroom.
"Games are fun but are not suitable for the... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Lesson Planning Part 3 What Does A Lesson Plan Contain - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Then, we have a set of objectives and aims. Here, the learner objectives relate to what we're hoping the students are going to be able to do by the end of your lesson and quite often, that can be a useful way of writing out what the objectives are. So, we would start the sentence "By the end of the lesson, students should be able to?" and then a list of two, three or four items that we're expecting the students to be able to do by completing this lesson. The learner objectives are different to the teacher aims the teacher aims are what you are expecting from that lesson itself. Now, when you first start teaching, quite a normal aim might be to complete the lesson successfully, to get through the whole thing without having any problems. As time goes on and you become more... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Future Tenses Future Continuous Teaching Ideas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Now here are some teaching ideas for the future continuous tense. Here, we have an activity where we'll be asking students to spontaneously make some excuses based upon some invitations. We can do this in pairs or small groups. The teacher will have cut these cards up and the students will place them into a pile, randomly picking up a card. So one student might pick this card up and say 'Would you like to play tennis with me tomorrow?' The other student will be challenged to come up with an excuse as quickly as possible, which might be 'No, I'm sorry I'll be working.' Then, we have the next student pick up the next card and we challenge an additional student to make an excuse. Here we have another teaching idea for the future continuous tense and this involves two students trying... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Jamin - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TESOL review video Jamin talks about his experience taking ITTT?s 120-hour online TESOL course. Jamin is currently living and working as an English teacher in South Korea. He has been working as a teacher for the past 5 years. Despite working as a teacher for several years Jamin found that he still learned several things throughout the course. Jamin recommends the 120-hour course to anyone thinking of taking a TESOL course.
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... [Read more]
How do online English teachers make money? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
How much money you can earn teaching English online depends on a variety of factors, including your qualifications, prior experience, and the platform you work for. Online English teachers are paid on an hourly basis, typically ranging between $15 and $30. If you decide to work through an online platform, as most online teachers do, a fee for connecting you with students and providing materials is also deducted in the form of a commission.
There are different ways to earn a living as an online English teacher. Some teachers work for an online ESL company, some offer their lessons on an open marketplace, and others even start their own online ESL business.
Depending on your qualifications and the type of platform, online English teachers can typically earn between $10 and $40 US per hour.... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - The Esa Methodology Of Teaching Sample Esa Lesson - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Now an example of a straight arrow ESA lesson for our engage phase. What we're going to do is to show the students a video of animals and they are going to say what they like about those animals and try to create a list of some more. So, remember what we're trying to do here is to get the students talking and thinking in English. We're using a typical engage activity, which is to create a list and we try to make sure that all the students have been involved in some way in creating those lists. Moving on to the study phase, the first part is going to be the board work and the teacher is going to try to elicit from the students what each of those animals can and can't do. Typically, what the students will say is just single words, so "run," "jump," "fly," etc. What we would then... [Read more]
What does a TEFL course teach you? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
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]
Tefl testimonials - 7 Ideas For Business English Classes - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Liven up your business English classes and encourage high student talking time with these fun and creative activities.
NEGOTIATIONS In pairs students role-play a negotiation. Each side will be given a sheet listing demands and concessions. Each side of the negotiation is awarded points for the type of concessions they get from the other side. For example, if one side manages to get a 25% discount, they get 10 points and the other side gets 0.
TELEPHONE CALL ROLE-PLAYS Telephone role-plays can be used with a variety of different topics such as leaving and taking a message, placing an order, arranging a meeting, making a complaint etc. The main point is to give students the chance to practice communicating in English without the visual clues that are present in face-to-face... [Read more]
Can you make a living teaching English online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
The amount of money you can make teaching English online is determined by a number of factors, including your qualifications, previous experience, and the organization for which you work. A typical hourly rate for online English teachers can range between $15 and $30. If you choose to work through an agency, as most online teachers do, they will most likely take a cut of your pay as a fee for providing you with students and materials.
Online English teaching is what you make it. Most online English companies allow you to work as much or as little as you want, so your online English teaching gig can range from part-time side hustle to a full-time career.
Online English teacher salaries vary depending on a number of factors, including:
Online English teachers typically earn between $10 and... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/tense Changes Reported Speech - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video covers all the tense changes that are required in reported speech. This video is specifically aimed at teaching reported speech in an ESL setting.
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 always wonder how I can make good lesson plans as a teacher. However I keep finding it hard since every class is different. Although, I come up with a generally okay plan which might not apply to all the classes. I need to factor in who I am teaching.... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Call - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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 learned different types of test and how it uses effectively. Evaluation by the students is very important for teacher to understands how the lesson helps the students in realistically. I understand that this evaluation shouldn't be take personally. I should take the feedback positively for future lesson plan. And it is important to have balanced all four skills lesson plan.A succinct summary of how to... [Read more]
English Grammar Past Tenses Review Teaching English Abroad Programs - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video reviews the past tenses. The past tenses form one part of ITTT's online TEFL courses. During the section on the past tenses you will learn the structure of each tense in its positive, negative and question forms as well as the usages of each tense. You will also learn some useful teaching ideas for the tenses. Past Simple: Subject + verb in past simple form I played Past Continuous: Subject + was + present participle I was playing Past Perfect: Subject + had + past participle I had played Past Perfect Continuous: Subject + had + been + present participle I had been playing To learn more about the past and other tenses check out our other videos online and consider taking one of our TEFL courses. A teaching certificate from ITTT will enable you to take part in... [Read more]
Overview Of All English Tenses Present Tenses Present Simple Teaching Ideas - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Here's a teaching idea that focuses on two very specific aspects of the present simple tense, one of which will be making statements about a habit and a routine. The other will be conjugating the verb into the 'he', 'she' or 'it' form. Here we'll present students with a picture. They will see various objects in the picture. Based upon the presence of these objects in someone's room, the students will have to make an observation such as 'She drinks coffee,' 'She plays the guitar,' 'She watches television,' 'She doesn't smoke.' Again, it's very specific used for the 'he', 'she' or 'it' form and habits and routines. At the end of the activity, the teacher will have the pairs or the small groups report back their various findings. Another idea for the present simple tense will be the... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - How To Pronounce Nepotism - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word nepotism. This word refers to people in power favoring and giving powerful positions to friends or family. Some synonyms of the word include favoritism, bias, partiality, or partisanship.
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 covered teaching the language itself. The unit clarified what the students need to know about learning vocabulary, grammatical/ language structures and language... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Geoff Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video Geoff tells us that he has just finished a 120-hour online TEFL course with ITTT. Geoff has been in China for some time and decided to take the course to take advantage of his business background in China. He found the course to be challenging but rewarding with a good combination of video tutorials and online reading.
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 covered some of the different groups of students that an... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Principal Vs Principle English Grammar Teaching Tips - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video covers the difference between 'principal' and 'principle'. These two words often cause confusion for English learners due to their similar spelling. The word 'principal' can be used as a noun and as an adjective. As a noun, it refers to a person of authority, like a school principal, the head of a school. When used as an adjective, it means 'leading' or 'primary', like a principal cause or reason. The word 'principle', on the other hand, is only used as a noun and refers to a moral or standard, like the principle of free speech.
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... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - How To Pronounce Gibe - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word gibe. This word can be used as a noun and as a verb. Used as a noun, it describes a taunting remark and when used as a verb it refers to the action of making a taunting or insulting remark. Synonyms for gibe are taunt, sneer and insult.
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 much more difficult than the rest for me. Because of the layout of the unit, it was very easy for... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Can Non Native English Speakers Take A Tefl Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Absolutely YES! Large numbers of non-native English speakers complete our TEFL courses each year and go on to have successful careers teaching English either in their home country or further afield. In order to successfully complete the course you will need to demonstrate a high standard of English, but it is certainly not a barrier that will stop you from becoming a fully qualified EFL teacher. In many cases being a non-native English speaker can actually be an advantage in the classroom as you have already been through the same experience that your students are currently facing. This can help to build a good rapport between the students and the teacher as they are often less afraid of making mistakes in this situation. It can also provide the students with a real incentive to... [Read more]
How do I integrate multimedia into my TEFL lessons? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Integrating multimedia into your TEFL lessons can greatly enhance the learning experience for your students by making the lessons more engaging, interactive, and effective. There are several ways you can incorporate multimedia into your teaching, including using videos, audio clips, online resources, and interactive activities. Here are some tips on how to effectively integrate multimedia into your TEFL lessons:
1. **Use videos:** Videos are a powerful tool for teaching English as a foreign language. You can use videos to introduce new vocabulary, demonstrate grammar rules, or spark discussions. Choose videos that are relevant to your lesson objectives and appropriate for your students' language level. Pause the video at key points to ask comprehension questions or discuss the content.
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Tefl testimonials - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Corinth Greece 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video another group of trainees share their experiences during the TEFL/TESOL four-week in-class course in Corinth, Greece. They talk about the challenging and rewarding aspects of the course. ITTT's in-class course covers grammar, phonology, teaching methodologies, and lesson preparation techniques. You will also be given the opportunity to teach real students. Our course will give you the confidence to stand up in front of a class of students, we will also teach you how to plan lessons and help you to create and select activities and teaching materials that will make your lessons interesting and productive.
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]
Tefl testimonials - 120 Hour Tefl Tesol Online Course From Ittt - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The 120-hour TEFL/TESOL online certification course is our most popular course format. Complete 20 exciting units on teaching English as a foreign language and receive your hard-copy embossed TEFL/TESOL Certificate via mail. This certification enables you to travel the world and live abroad teaching English.
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 found this unit very informative and helpful with regards to the available resources the teachers and... [Read more]
Can couples or friends teach English abroad together? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Among the tens of thousands of ESL teachers working overseas, it is relatively common to find friends or couples who set off to teach English abroad together. Although it is common practice, there are still a few things to think about before you both pack your bags and head to the airport.
If you plan to set off abroad with a friend or partner, it is vital that you choose a destination where you both have a good chance of finding employment. Although you might dream of working in a tropical beach resort with swaying palm trees and a laidback lifestyle, this may not be realistic as the limited number of jobs and a high level of competition could make things difficult. In contrast, most major cities across Europe, Asia and Latin America have a high demand for teachers, making employment... [Read more]
can tefl teachers work in language access programs? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
Yes, TEFL teachers can work in language access programs. Language access programs are designed to help individuals with limited English proficiency to access important services and information. TEFL teachers are well-equipped to work in these programs as they have the necessary skills to teach English to non-native speakers effectively. These programs can be found in various settings such as government agencies, healthcare facilities, schools, and community organizations. TEFL teachers play a crucial role in helping individuals improve their English language skills, which in turn enables them to fully participate in society.
TEFL teachers working in language access programs often create customized lesson plans based on the needs and proficiency levels of their students. They may focus on... [Read more]
What makes a great TEFL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL
When we look back on our own learning experiences, most of us will have strong memories of certain teachers, and in some cases this can be for all the wrong reasons. Some teachers might be remembered for being harsh disciplinarians, having a boring monotone delivery, failing to listen to the class, or any number of other negative traits. Thankfully, many of us will also have memories of the teachers who had a positive impact on our education, and this could be for a variety of reasons.
If you are planning to teach English online or in a traditional classroom, there are several qualities that we think combine to make a great teacher. If you can develop your teaching strategy to include all these traits you are sure to be remembered by many of your students as a great EFL teacher.
Although... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Livinus - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Livinus is from Cameroon and is teaching English in China. He recently took our 120-hour online certification course and enjoyed working through the 20 units. He enjoyed the flexibility the course gave him to complete the course.
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.
In Unit 6 I watched two videos which provided good examples of both a good teacher and a bad teacher. The portrayal of the effective and ineffective teacher utilized methods and... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - From Student To Teacher In 6 Easy Steps - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
STEP 1. GETTING STARTED
Decide where you want to teach. Research the required qualifications for your chosen destination. Find out potential salaries and cost of living. Complete an application for one of ITTT's TEFL courses, either online, in-class or combined.
STEP 2. LEARN
Upon successfully completing the course wait for your certificate to arrive by post.
Or attend the training center at your chosen destination for your 4 week in-class course.
Once your application is successful and necessary fees have been paid you are ready to go! If you have chosen an online course, you can start studying the course materials and complete the tests when you are ready.
STEP 3. APPLY FOR JOBS
Use the resources provided by ITTT to ensure your C.V.,/cover letter, etc. make the most impact... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Corinth Greece 6 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this TEFL review video a group of international TEFL students share their experiences during the four week TESOL/TEFL course in Corinth, Greece. ITTT's four week in-class courses are intensive but you will still have sufficient time to explore the local area, meet lots of new people and experience the local culture.
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 covers the different types of classes you could teach as an ESL Teacher. There are... [Read more]
English Grammar Future Simple Teaching Ideas Teach English Certification - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The future simple tense can be used for threats, promises and predictions. In this video we look at a teaching idea for the predictions usage. In pairs students are given a card with some prompts and responses. One student reads the prompt and the other responds with the given comment and their own sentence in the future simple tense. For example: Student 1: I've lost my shoe. Student 2: Don't worry. It'll turn up somewhere. For anyone wanting to Teach English Certification is the best route to take. An online TEFL course from ITTT will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in the classroom. Not only will it cover tenses such as the future simple featured in this video but it will also cover other grammar points such as modal verbs, reported speech etc. and... [Read more]
Tefl testimonials - English Grammar Past Simple Usage Online English Teacher - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
The usage of the past simple tense as explained in this video is when you talk about completed actions at a definite time in the past. For example: I completed my TEFL course last year. When did you complete your TEFL course? ITTT's online TEFL courses cover tenses such as the past simple discussed in this video as well as other grammar points such as modal verbs, conditionals, reported speech etc. making sure that you as prepared as you can be before stepping into your first classroom. Once you have completed a TEFL course and are considering your options for teaching jobs it is worth considering becoming an online English teacher. As technology becomes increasingly more available around the world the demand for English lessons given solely over the internet is growing and... [Read more]
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