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  This TEFL review is from Karyna who is currently teaching abroad. She is from the Ukraine and recently took our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL course as she is a young teacher and wanted to gain a new qualification for your professional development. She enjoyed the course a lot and was able to use the new skills in her classroom abroad while taking the course. This way, she saw quick improvements in her teaching skills and, thus, recommend this course to all new teachers out there. 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...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT video former trainee Ben talks about his experiences during the final week of his four week TEFL/TESOL certification course and what he plans to do now that he has gained his teaching qualification. 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. Pronunciation is one of the most difficult part of English language. Many of us doesn't think about intonation even in our native language. Unit brings us very useful methods and techniques how to...  [Read more]

  There is no simple answer to this question as it depends entirely on which type of TEFL course you choose to study. At ITTT we have a range of courses that are designed to suit the various needs of our trainees, each with its own time scale for completion. Please see below for a breakdown of our various course options. Online courses are often the quickest route towards TEFL certification. If you are in a real hurry a course such as our 60-hour introduction to TEFL may be a good choice as you can conceivably complete it in as little as five days. Even those who prefer to study at a slower rate should find they can complete the course within one month. However, it is worth remembering that the majority of employers worldwide insist on job applicants having a TEFL certificate of...  [Read more]

  ITTT is a leader in the field of teacher training for teaching English as a foreign language. With over 107,000 graduates we are committed to providing the best training on the global EFL market. 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. Many problems can arise when teaching English. Some problems are problems of motivation, while others come from the content of the course. Things outside the classroom can effect the behavior of a difficult student. An...  [Read more]

  Peter from Hungary recorded this TEFL review video after completing his course with ITTT. Peter has been teaching English to young learners for 12 years. He took the 120-hour course with tutor support and videos and learnt many new things as he was studying. Peter hopes to teach elsewhere in the world now that he has earned his certificate from 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. Reflecting upon this unit, I have had the most troubles so...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT TEFL review video students describe their experiences during their TESOL/TEFL course in Corinth, Greece. ITTT's TEFL/TESOL courses focus on practical training and they equip graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to begin a career teaching English as a foreign language. We offer a variety of courses to suit peoples' time and budget. Graduates are also provided with ongoing job placement assistance and other advice throughout their teaching careers. 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]

  Roman is a business communications trainer in Malaysia. Originally from the Philippines, he completed his 120-hour certificate course with ITTT as his first step towards starting a career in English language teaching. In this TEFL review Roman discusses how he found that he learned much more than he expected from the course, including information about classroom management, lesson planning and phonology. Roman also appreciated the great flexibility an online TEFL course provides meaning he was able to study while maintaining an active social life in his spare time. 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]

  In this online TESOL course video the trainer covers the structure of the future simple tense. The basic structure is as follows: Positive: Subject + will + base verb Negative: Subject + will + not + base verb Question: Will + subject + base verb? As noted in the video 'will' can be replaced by other modals to express varying degrees of certainty. For suggestions and more formal situations we can substitute 'will' for 'shall'. For more information about this and other future forms see our other videos on the future tenses. If you are interested in teaching English abroad and studying TESOL online visit our website at the link above. We have a number of online TESOL courses and studying TESOL online is not only a convenient way to earn your teaching qualification but also a...  [Read more]

One of the most common challenges faced by TEFL teachers is classroom management. This includes dealing with disruptive behavior, maintaining discipline, and keeping students engaged throughout the lesson. TEFL teachers often find it challenging to strike a balance between being authoritative and approachable, especially when teaching in a foreign language. Implementing effective classroom management strategies, such as establishing clear rules and routines, using positive reinforcement, and creating a supportive learning environment, can help address this challenge. Another significant challenge for TEFL teachers is the language barrier between themselves and their students. Teaching English to non-native speakers can be difficult when there is a limited shared language for communication....  [Read more]

  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 shows us how to diliver new vocabulary, grammar and other language concepts effectively in the classroom. this unit provides examples of suitable activities for each lesson topic as well as how to build them into an effective lesson structure.here, the new vocabulary helps for Daily expression and the grammar taught will prevent students from making some silly mistakesThis unit was more difficult...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word firebrand. This word has two different meanings. The first meaning is quite literal and describes burning wood. The second meaning is rather figurative as it refers to a person who is usually inflicting change as a result of being passionate about a certain topic or cause. 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 learnt about the three topics involved in teaching a new language (vocabulary,...  [Read more]

  Is TEFL certification hard? TEFL certification can be challenging, but it is manageable with dedication and effort. Here are some factors to consider when determining the difficulty of obtaining a TEFL certification: Course Content: TEFL courses cover a wide range of topics, including English grammar, teaching methodologies, lesson planning, and classroom management. The depth of these topics can vary depending on the course level (e.g., basic, advanced) and format (online, in-person). Assignments and Assessments: Most TEFL courses require completing assignments, lesson plans, and assessments. These tasks may require time and effort to complete successfully. Teaching Practice: Many TEFL programs include a practicum component where you have to teach real English language...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review, Fatih in Istanbul, Turkey tells us how he took the ITTT 120-hour online TEFL course after teaching English for three years. As with many of our graduates with prior teaching experience, Fatih found that the course helped to improve his teaching skills. 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 helped drill home the principles of the past tenses. I've found that teaching the various tenses is one of the most difficult...  [Read more]

  "In this video, our OTP trainee Richard introduces the topic of modal verbs. They are used to express ability, possibility, permission or obligation. Richard checks the understanding of his students by doing a worksheet exercise. ITTT's Observed Teaching Practice courses (OTP) are ideal for teachers wanting to improve their teaching skills remotely from anywhere in the world." 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 included information on...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT TEFL review video Ben talks about his experiences during the first week of his TEFL/TESOL certification course in Phuket. He gives some insights as to what the course involves, both the theory and practical components of 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. The tenses are a rather difficult subject, not only for learners, but for English speakers too. This unit has clarified the roles and uses of the tenses quite clearly....  [Read more]

  In his TESOL course review video Wenming tells us about his experience taking the 120-hour online TESOL course with tutor support and videos from ITTT. Wenming felt he learned a lot while studying his course and he was most impressed by the lesson planning task at the end of the course. Although his first attempt at the final lesson planning task was not successful he took on board the detailed feedback he received and his second attempt was successful. 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...  [Read more]

Spain is one of the most popular TEFL destinations in Europe and it attracts thousands of teachers from all over the world every year. However, before you jump on the plane to sunny Spain, you might want to consider what Latin America has to offer. When armed with all the facts, many teachers decide that a country in this region is actually better suited to them. One of the many benefits of teaching English abroad is it provides a perfect opportunity to learn another language during your stay. Many people choose Spain as their teaching destination as they assume it is the best environment for learning the Spanish language. However, the reality is that the Spanish spoken in Spain uses an accent and slang that is very different to anywhere else, to the point that Spanish speakers from other...  [Read more]

  Cassandra has recently completed the 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support. In this TEFL review video she outlines the process involved with completing ITTT?s online certification course and recommends the course to anyone thinking about teaching English abroad or has an interest in ESL and would like to find out more. 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 gave a large but specific overview of the parts of speech of the english...  [Read more]

  Shanice from Jamaica talks about her experience taking the 120-hour online course with ITTT in this TESOL review video. Shanice thought the course was amazing with each unit building on the last and caused her to really consider what she was learning and how it would be implemented in the classroom. Shanice recommends the course to anyone thinking of teaching English as a foreign language 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. I have learnt...  [Read more]

  Sabrina took the 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos. In this TEFL review video, Sabrina tells us how she found the videos to be a very useful part of the course as she considers herself to be a visual learner and the videos made it easier for her to absorb the necessary information. Now she has completed the course, Sabrina plans to volunteer at a local ESL school to gain practical experience. 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]

  Lidya completed her 120-hour online TEFL course with ITTT. In her TEFL review, Lidya tells us that one of the best things she found with the course was the ability to work when and where she wanted. This flexibility is what attracts many people to ITTT's online TEFL certification courses. 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. Unit eighteen goes over the modal verbs, phrasal verbs, and passive verbs. The unit breaks down each set of verbs and then...  [Read more]

  Amber took the four-week in-class course in Buenos Aires because she was looking for a new challenge. Teaching English abroad will enable her to travel the world and gain new experiences at the same time. In this TEFL review, she says how much she enjoyed her month-long stay at the center in Buenos Aires and especially enjoyed teaching adults. She is excited to start her first teaching position. 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. It was nice to...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we look at the diagnostic and progress test. A diagnostic test gives the teacher information about the students' current strengths and weaknesses, while a progress test is usually held multiple times during a course covering all the material taught up until that point to check understanding. 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 a difficult...  [Read more]

  So, some of the ways in which we can avoid these problems occurring in the first place is to reteach the vocabulary that's going to be required in the particular activity and the grammar. Now, having said this, it doesn't mean that if we think about a particular article that they're going to read or a listening activity that they're going to listen to. They don't have to know every single word in there but they do need to know a certain number of words in order to actually make sense out of it. Secondly, most of the materials that we'll be using for both reading and possibly for listening will be what's called an authentic material. In other words, it's a real piece of material from a newspaper or magazine that hasn't been created for a particular class and so we need a very...  [Read more]

  A better way to go about imparting how to make sounds or what sounds are utilized in a word, is this international phonemic alphabet. Now we have as mentioned one symbol being used in all the words which share that same sound. Now once we get a little bit more familiar with our phonemic alphabet we can also show how different our different sounds can be as in this symbol for ?ooh?, this symbol for ?ow? and this symbol for ?uh?. 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...  [Read more]

  In her ninth video diary instalment, Chantelle discusses unit 9 of her online TEFL course from ITTT. This unit covers lesson planning and the importance of being well prepared for your lessons. The unit discusses whether there is a need to plan lessons, how a lesson plan should be written and what should be included in a lesson plan. It also looks at ways to plan a sequence of lessons and how important it is for teachers to reflect on past lessons to help improve future classes. 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...  [Read more]

  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]

With long summers and mild winters, countless sandy beaches, a laid-back lifestyle, great food, and hundreds of islands to explore, Greece has been a popular teaching destination for many years. Unfortunately, the country’s recent economic woes have had a negative impact on the number of available jobs and it may be sometime before it fully recovers. However, there are still plenty of teaching positions on offer if you are willing to seek them out and you fit the necessary criteria. Due to the economic problems in recent times there has been a reduction in the number of teaching jobs on offer across Greece. This reduction means that employers are now more picky about who they choose to fill vacant positions. Also, it has become increasingly difficult for non-EU citizens to obtain the...  [Read more]

  BrE = British English AmE = American English A1 - B1 etc. = Language levels from the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages(CEFR) Int = International English OUP Business Venture (A1 - B1) International Express (AI-C1] Business Result (A1 - C2) CAMBRIDGE Business Plus (Al- Bl, Int) New International Business English (B2, BrE) Communicating in Business 2nd Edition (B2 - C1, AmE) PEARSON/LONGMAN Intelligent Business (AZ-Cl.BrE) Market Leader (AI-Cl.BrE) Workplace Plus (4 levels, AmE) ABAX ELT PUBLISHERS Business Listening & Speaking MACMILLAN In Company 3.0 (AI-Cl) Macmillan Business English Skills (AI-Cl.BrE) Workplace Plus (4 levels, AmE) BARRONS ENGLISH LANGUAGE ARTS Business English How to Write Better Business Letters COLLINS ELT Collins Business...  [Read more]

  This video covers the difference between 'lose' and 'loose'. As these two words have a similar pronunciation and spelling, their usage is often confused. 'Lose' spelled with one 'o' is a verb and means to fail to keep, to fail to win or to fail to make money. Such as in these three examples for each meaning: 1) To fail to keep: I will lose weight but also my hair. 2) To fail to win: I'm expected to lose this game. 3) To fail to make money: I will lose a fortune. The word 'loose' spelled with double 'o', on the other hand is not a verb but an adjective. It means not tight, or free from constraint. A suitable example sentence for the word 'loose' would be: 'These trousers are loose.' We hope this explanation helped you and next time you'll know exactly which word to use. Below you...  [Read more]