Tefl Tutor Jobs

  The difference between a tutor and a teacher is that a tutor tends to be a personal teacher. A tutor usually teaches one-to-one, whereas a teacher has a class of students. Often the role of a tutor is defined in terms of what is to be taught to the student.  [Read more]

  ITTT's 370-hour online Diploma in TESOL course, which comes with online tutor support, is a research based course that utilizes the internet and other resources to develop a deeper understanding of areas such as, the historical development of English language teaching, syllabus design, assessment procedures, classroom management and so on. The course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of teaching English and it will be a valuable addition to your CV. 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...  [Read more]

Our 120-hour online TEFL certificate course is a popular option as it provides you with high-quality course materials and results in an online TEFL certificate that is recognized and accepted worldwide. Another reason for its popularity is the fact that you are able to work through the course at whatever pace suits your personal circumstances and learning style. You will also have access to our unique career support service for the length of your teaching career. Once you have completed the application process for the 120-hour course, we will send you an email containing the details you will need to log-in to your personal, restricted area of our online training course system. From this area you will be able to access the course materials which you can either study online or download to...  [Read more]

  It is common for teachers to earn extra income by working as a private tutor in their spare time. It is a convenient option as you are free to set your own hours and fees, and if you find enough clients you can even turn it into a full-time business.  [Read more]

  The online component of the combined course provides admin support but no support for course content related questions. There is an option however to purchase tutor support whereby a trainee can contact a tutor for course based assistance. 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 particularly helpful in breaking down why a lesson plan is essential. It also helped me realize the importance of monitoring one's lessons. Usually I would...  [Read more]

Our 170-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language with Online Specialization has been designed for those who would like to gain a qualification to enter the TEFL/TESOL employment market and wish to maximize their options. Through this course we will give you the knowledge and skills needed to teach English in both classroom and online settings. The course is taken in two parts: First, our 120-hour certification is completed. This is followed by a further 50-hours of study looking at the particular skills needed to teach English online. One added benefit of the course is that on completion you will gain access to a unique graduate network, connecting you to ITTT alumni currently employed by many of the major employers in online teaching. The 120-hour TEFL course must be taken and...  [Read more]

Teaching Business English is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of teaching Business English. On completion of the course you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students/business clients and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching Business English. Further topics of study include some of the practical requirements of hardware and software needed to teach your Business English learners online. The course concludes with a look at the teaching employment market. A popular...  [Read more]

Teaching English Online is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. Estimates show that beyond 2020 there may be more people learning English online worldwide than face-to-face. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of Teaching English Online. On completion of the course, you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching English online. Further topics of study include the practical requirements of hardware and software needed and how to use this. The course concludes with...  [Read more]

Teaching English to Young Learners is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of teaching English to young learners. On completion of the course you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching English to young learners. Further topics of study include the practical requirements of hardware and software needed to teach your young learners online. The course concludes with a look at the teaching employment market. A popular feature of...  [Read more]

There are a number of EFL teaching scenarios that involve tutoring. The most obvious is that of one-to-one teaching. This can take place in a school, a language center, at a business or privately. Regardless of the teaching scenario, the route to becoming a TEFL tutor is basically the same as becoming a TEFL teacher. In general there are three ways to gain the certification required to become a TEFL tutor. They all involve a course with a minimum of 120 hours of training. This can be done from anywhere in the world with a computer and an internet connection. Typical 120-hour courses give you up to six months to complete the course, working at your own pace. These courses will cover the main aspects of EFL teaching, those being, learning about teaching methodology and learning how to teach...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites Additional 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: S.C. - U.S.A. said: Establishing Rapport As a student myself, I find that no matter how interesting a subject may be, the teacher can make or break how well a student learns the material. A large part of being an effective teacher is establishing good rapport with students. Connecting to students on a personal level, and making each student feel as though they are equally appreciated may be an extremely challenging task for the teacher, although it is also one of the most important. Overall,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Phd Program 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.V. - France said: Business EnglishWhile the international world of commerce and relations has many working languages, as it stands today english is the dominant international business language in many if not most parts of the world. The reasons for this can be attributed to historic, geographic, economic and political issues. Additionally, as a language english is considered by many easier to learn and use. As such, globally there are more speakers of english as a second language than there are as a first...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Residential 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.P. - Austria said: Teaching vocabularyMcCarten posits that “[t]he acquisition of vocabulary is arguably the most critical component of successful language learning” (2007: 26). The numbers seem to bear this claim out: 'Heinemann Guided Readers' for 'Upper Level' students use about 2,200 words (Hedge 2008:111). In comparison, the number Aitchison gives for the vocabulary range of the average 5-year-old english native speaker is 3,000 (2003: 188). Naturally, these figures are even higher for adults...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites Authorised 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: S.F. - .U.S.A said: Why I decided to teach EnglishEnglish is a fun, distinctive and worldwide spoken language. I have learnt english on my own starting from the age of 5 or 6 years old, I remember watching an American movie at the time and wanted to become fluent like those beautiful actresses in the movie. My parents felt my strong desire to learn english and enrolled me in an after school english school. I was a very studious child and quickly became the best at english in my class. Growing up I kept...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Recognition 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.Z. - Australia said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenWhether through english immersion or separate language lessons, english as a Foreign Language (EFL) is a growing field in kindergartens around the world, with native speakers increasingly being employed in such roles. While some people believe that teaching kindergarten students a foreign language puts too much pressure on them and may interfere with their native language skills, many researchers have highlighted the benefits of children learning foreign...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Easy 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: S.K. - U.S.A. said: Games in the ClassroomThe motivation and interest of students in english classes is very important to their learning experience. The use of games in the classroom can help boost their motivation and interest while having fun learning. It is important to play these games with a purpose and not just to play them for fun. The games should incorporate the objective of the lesson. There are two types of games that can be used. The first type is competitive games in which the students are either in...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Universites 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: S.S. - U.A.E. said: english as a Global LanguageThe use of english globally has many repercussions on its teaching and learning. english is the lingua franca of the world and as such it has multiple uses. english television and english movies are the standard for entertainment. english literature gains popularity across the world. The computer and internet are more accessible through knowledge of english. Professional standards and manuals are first published in english and then translated to other...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organizations Discount 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.F. - Japan said: The ESA MethodEngage, Study and Activate, a method of teaching english Language is becoming popular within teaching programs. It allows for much more flexibility, and lessons often move between the different stages. There are 3 different ESA methods. The first one is the “straight-arrow” method (ESA), second is the “boomerang” (EASA) and the last is the “patchwork” method (EAASAESA). As an english Teacher, I find that the ESA method of teaching works well inside the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Genuine 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: R. S. - U.S.A. said: Songs in the ClassroomOn my first day as an english teacher in france, my students asked me what I had done during college. When I told them that I had sung in a gospel choir for three years, I opened the door to a fun and creative activity for all of my classes. While it is commonly found in preschool and elementary classes, I believe singing in the classroom works well with any age or level. Music is a language that is universally understood. It's also usually something that everyone is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about 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: J.V. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in South KoreaMany teachers going to teach english overseas in South Korea may wonder what problems learners in South Korea will face when they are being taught english by a Western teacher. Teachers may be concerned with what type of challenges they will encounter with their students. There are many hurdles that South Korean students will face, when learning the english language. The main difficulties for Korean students come from the essential differences between the english...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Top 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: R. C. - Thailand said: Multiple Intelligence In 1983, Harvard University psychologist Howard Gardner proposed the multiple intelligence theory in his book, Frames of Mind: The Theory of Multiple Intelligences, According to Gardner, traditional views of human intelligence are too limited, and most educational assessments do not test the full range of human intelligence. He originally proposed seven different ways to measure intelligence, and later added two more for a total of nine. Gardner’s multiple intelligences...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre 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: R.A. - U.S.A. said: english as a Global LanguageThe advantages and disadvantages of english as a global language are, to my mind, mainly influenced by economics, cultural politics, and freedom of information. The adult non-native english speakers with whom I’ve interacted view english as a tool that they must be able to use to do their jobs competently. The children to whom I’ve spoken are all compelled to learn english, but the ones who enjoy it the most are those who seen english as a window into a culture...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lesson Courses 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. S. - U.K. said: Problems for learners in JordanDuring the past four years of my life, I have tutored english language and literature to students from different ages, but with the same background, and that is them being native speakers of Arabic, in Jordan. The methods when teaching english is may differ depending on the group, their age, aims, etc. However, the problems encountered for them as Arab students learning english are the same. One of the main problems native speakers of Arabic encounter when...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Prices 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.O. - Germany said: Traditional and online courses and Cheating There are many pros and cons to taking an on-line or an on-site course. Quite often, one would say that whether online or in class is better depends on who you are and the needs that you have. In pursuit of a certificate or degree, the academic integrity also varies from person to person and organization to organization. The hope is that all students of all ages want a quality education... the type of education TEFL focuses on giving. TEFL offers...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL Get 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. - Bolivia said: Building confidence in studentsAs one self-confessed language addict once commented, there is no substitute in the language learning process for ‘real ego-crushing interaction’ with native speakers (1a), or in other words language learning is a humbling experience. Mistakes must be made! How can teachers make the experience positive, so that each bumbling experience is part of an upward cycle not a downward spiral? The key is to build confidence in the students. Building confidence in students...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Examination 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: S.L. - Jamaica said: Volunteer TeachingA volunteer is one who offers a service for little or no pay. Volunteering is done for a number of reasons - to improve the lives of others, for personal satisfaction, to make future connections, to increase skills and the list goes on. Volunteer ESL teachers have the opportunity to travel the world to teach english to many different groups of people, not just students in a class. Volunteer ESL teachers can end up at monastaries, orphanages, business places, in private...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Get 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: S.S. - Canda said: Teaching EFL in a KindergartenKindergarten is an essential transition in children’s schooling. It is the official step between pre-school and kids starting in the official school which makes teaching Kindergarten an extremely rewarding and important job. “Kids at this age are eager to learn and they absorb new material like a sponge! Everything is new to them, they are curious about learning and exploring the world around them, including a new language – especially english which is considered...  [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 Programs 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: M.T. - U.S.A. said: online tefl Courses VS Onsite TEFL CoursesIn life, we all have obstacles and tasks that must be completed. Whether we have obligations in our personal life or in our education, we seek the easiest way to accomplish things. We ultimately decide how our time will be spent. In other words, what is our preference when it comes to an education and the time management that comes along with it? There are many pros and cons when it comes to choosing online tefl courses or onsite TEFL courses. It...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Rates Celta 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.W. - Spain said: The role of the teacherAt the beginning of the course I remember struggling with a particular task that dealt with me choosing what I believed to be the five most important roles of the teacher in the classroom. There are so many different roles of equal importance that I really did find it dificult to settle on just five. In this last task I would simply like to deal with what I feel makes someone a good and complete teacher rather than cutting it down to five important traits. To speak...  [Read more]