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  Teachers who do not want to be tied to an individual teaching platform can choose to start their own online teaching business. This is a particularly popular option among teachers who have a couple of years of work with teaching platforms under their belt, but in reality anyone can do it regardless.  [Read more]

If you do not want to be tied to an individual English teaching platform and would prefer to be your own boss, you can potentially set up your own online teaching business. There are many different ways to set up your own online teaching service, although it obviously helps if you have some previous experience in the field of online language teaching. Former ITTT alumna Bri did just that and shared her story and top tips with ITTT on our TEFL blog: How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Iowa? Are you interested in teaching English in Kelley, Iowa? Check out our opportunities in Kelley, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! There are two aspects to learning a language, the teacher and the learner. This lesson gives traits of good teaching and gives traits of good learning. In addition, it shows the different levels of language...  [Read more]

  Massir is from Tunisia and has been teaching English in Omar when he decided to take our 120-hour online TEFL certification to advance in his career. He was able to use the techniques learned in his classroom and saw significant improvements. 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 describes some macroscopic techniques that can be applied to many situations when teaching Business English. It presents the way to use case studies,...  [Read more]

  The requirements for teaching English vary considerably from one country to the next and in some it can be difficult to secure a job without any classroom experience. However, due to the high demand for qualified TEFL teachers in many areas, first-time teachers should have no problem finding something suitable.  [Read more]

Congratulations if you have recently completed a TEFL certification course and are now looking for that all important first teaching position. As learning English is commonplace in the majority of countries around the world, qualified TEFL teachers rarely find it difficult to secure a good job. However, the level of demand can vary greatly from one place to the next, which also means the level of requirements can vary. What is required in one country might be completely different to the requirements in its immediate neighbor. As mentioned above, the demand for qualified TEFL teachers varies considerably and can have a big effect on where you might end up working in your first teaching position. Certain countries also have stricter rules and regulations than others, as do individual...  [Read more]

  As there are many different reasons for learning the English language, there is no typical classroom environment for ESL teachers. Depending on the employer, your class could be full of five-year-old children, university students, or executives from the corporate world.  [Read more]

  When teaching English abroad there is always a chance that unforeseen circumstances could force you to break your contract. While this might result in the loss of certain bonuses, there are unlikely to be any major consequences if you feel you have no choice but to leave your position early.  [Read more]

Of the tens of thousands of people who head overseas every year to teach English abroad, the vast majority will have some level of anxiety about meeting new people and making new friends. The good news is that most teachers soon forget these concerns once they are immersed in their new environment. The chances are high that you will not be the only foreign teacher in your new school, apartment building, or neighborhood. As well as other teachers, you can also expect to meet friendly and welcoming people from the local community who will be more than happy to help you settle into your new home. One obvious source of friendship in your new life overseas will be your place of work. The majority of teachers will find there are other foreign teachers working in the same school, many of whom...  [Read more]

  Taking a gap year between school and university, between university and a first job, or at any other time in your life is an increasingly popular option. Although some people can afford to head off without any money concerns, many people embrace TEFL as a way of earning cash on the road.  [Read more]

The age, background, and motivation of the students in your ESL classroom will vary greatly depending on where you are teaching and the school or institute you work for. You could have a class full of university students, hotel workers or even high flying business executives. Alternatively, you might work in a government school teaching a class of children aged anywhere from five to sixteen. Each of these groups has its own characteristics, and different teachers have their own preferences. Just remember that by completing a reputable TEFL certification course before you head off abroad, you will learn all the skills required to deliver effective and enjoyable lessons to almost any group of learners. A large percentage of teachers working in ESL classrooms overseas will find their...  [Read more]

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

  One decision that many TEFL trainees find themselves considering is whether to complete the course in their own country before they leave home, or take it once they arrive overseas. Here we look at a few reasons why taking it before you leave could be a good idea.  [Read more]

  If you choose an in-class TEFL course you will spend around four weeks at one of our centers where you will receive a high standard of teacher training and benefit from extensive teaching practice in an authentic classroom environment. The type of accommodation you will have during your stay will depend on the course location and your own preferences.  [Read more]

The bottom line is that teaching English abroad is just a job like any other. If you are unhappy with your employer or things simply aren't going as you had hoped, you are free to quit and return home or look for another job at any time. Of the tens of thousands of ESL teachers working in countries all over the world, the vast majority do see out the length of their contract. However, there are always going to be some teachers who decide that the best course of action is to terminate their contract early. Whether it's due to an emergency at home, problems with work colleagues or poor working conditions, if you feel you have to leave you are perfectly at liberty to do so. For teachers who are employed on an hourly contract there should be few consequences to worry about. This would...  [Read more]

Your initial application should be completed on ITTT's own Internet application form. As part of our pre-screening process, applicants are requested to submit an account of their personal history and background and of their motives for joining the course, as well as their future aspirations. If for any reason you wish to subsequently cancel your place on the course after your deposit or full fees (i.e. deposit plus balance) have been paid, ITTT/TEFL International cannot provide any refund except for exceptional circumstances. The course organiser's decision is final. In any case, the deposit is non-refundable. The main reason for this is that the staffing for the course and accommodation have fixed costs which have to be paid for in advance and based on a specific number of course members...  [Read more]

Effective date: May 25, 2018 International TEFL and TESOL Training ("us", "we", or "our") operates the https://www.teflonline.net/ website and the ITTT mobile application (the "Service"). This page informs you of our policies regarding the collection, use, and disclosure of personal data when you use our Service and the choices you have associated with that data. We use your data to provide and improve the Service. By using the Service, you agree to the collection and use of information in accordance with this policy. Unless otherwise defined in this Privacy Policy, terms used in this Privacy Policy have the same meanings as in our Terms and Conditions. Service Service means the https://www.teflonline.net/ website and the ITTT mobile application operated by International TEFL and TESOL...  [Read more]

If you are thinking about teaching English abroad, you may well have wondered whether you should take a TEFL certification course at home or wait until you head overseas. There are pros and cons relating to either choice, but here we look at the main arguments in favour of completing your TEFL training before leaving your home country. Yes, in many of the most popular countries for teaching English abroad jobs are routinely organized from within your own country. In this scenario you will have an interview via phone or webcam from home. If you are then offered the job you will often have to send off a range of documents that are required for the employer to organise your visa, or you may organise this on arrival in some cases. This method of recruitment is most popular in Asia, where it is...  [Read more]

Once you have secured a place on one of our in-class TEFL certification courses you will receive extensive information regarding all aspects of the course, including accommodation. The course fee does not typically cover your accommodation, so you will need to factor the cost of housing for the four weeks of your training into your overall budget. Your options will vary from one location to the next, but you can rest assured that we only recommend accommodation providers that have been thoroughly checked for comfort and value for money. Details of our recommended options can be found on each individual course location page, however, below is a brief overview of the most common options available. One of the more common options is to stay in an apartment that is shared with other trainees on...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Online Uk 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.S. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the classroomThe use of songs in the language-learning classroom is very helpful at times. There are numerous different ways that well-known or relevant songs as well as original songs and chants created by the teacher can be employed in the classroom. There are many reasons that songs have a valuable role in the language learning process and in the classroom. First, the activity of intentionally listening to songs in the classroom requires and improves comprehension skills. No one...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organizations 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: M. K. - Macedonia said: Personally I gained a lot from this course. I learned a great deal of english language which I have forgotten, and also a lot of teaching skills which I will apply for sure in the future. I am planning to use this certificate in order to teach english in a foreign country, more precisely in China. Overall I think that this course was very well structured and covered all of the areas which every teacher need to know before he/she starts to teach. Personally I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Online TEFL Centers 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. C. - Canada said: english as a Global languageDespite research stating that the chinese language is the most spoken language worldwide, it does not make chinese a global language. A Global language is effective. It is the ability to communicate effectively to speakers of all different languages by using their one common denominator. Speakers of chinese are indeed plentiful, but the usage and effectiveness around the world is not quite the same. The chinese language actually consists of different dialects,...  [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 Online TEFL Lessons 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. C. - South Africa said: Why complete a TEFL course I am 27 years old and ever since I left high school I have been involved in education in some form. During my varsity years I worked with a NPO that specialized in the supplementary education of underprivileged kids around the western cape of South Africa. After varsity I spent my first year teaching english as a second language in Korea at a private school. I then spent some time traveling and now I am almost finished my second year teaching english as a...  [Read more]

Check out TEFL TESOL about Online TEFL TESOL 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. C. - South Korea said: Problems for english learners in South KoreaTeaching pronunciation of english is essential, but it is often not covered by native english speakers thoroughly. Reasons for this neglect vary from not having proper education on the subject to the teacher’s lack of confidence in this area. Despite this neglect, pronunciation remains one of the most important things that a native english speaker can teach their students. Teaching pronunciation is a quality that the native english speaking...  [Read more]

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

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Online TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.T. - France said: Being a native speaker of english, this course has opened my eyes to the complexities of the english language that I never realized it had. I used to have the perception that speaking english meant you could teach it well, but this is definitely not the case. Ive learnt that in order to teach the language, the teacher must first understand it from a students point of view and apply teaching methods as well as plan lessons accordingly to the students needs. The course has given me many...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Online TEFL Course 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.T. - Japan said: First, I have learned that I should make student-centered lessons. I have been teaching english in japan for about five years now. I sometimes feel irritated with students when they cannot do as what I planned or when they don’t understand what I say. I realized that I had been so self-centered. I’m going to pick up what students can do, not cannot do. And I’m going to praise students a lot! Secondly, I thought I should be more creative. From my teaching experience, I tend to rely on the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation 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: P.B. - U.S.A. said: 1st vs 2nd language acquisitionMany different theories exist pertaining to the acquisition of a native language and a secondary language. There are various amounts of similarities and differences when the two are compared. This paper will focus more on the differences, namely: The speaker’s ego, the speaker’s social maturity and the speaker’s muscle coordination. Achieving fluency of a native language happens during infancy in all but extremely rare cases. The age is estimated...  [Read more]