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Check out tefl tesol about University Credible 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.K. - Spain said: As a relatively inexperienced teacher, I have found this course to be extremely helpful in my first year of teaching. In particular, the grammar units have proved to be very useful. As a native speaker, I don´t think about the grammar I use when I speak. It comes naturally. So, when it came to actually teaching grammar to foreign students I found myself having to do a lot of preparation and research prior to teaching the lessons so I knew exactly what I was talking about. Then, when I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University TEFL Fees 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: I have learned the names for all of the grammar rules that I currently use, which will definitely be helpful when teaching. Also, the classroom management information is especially helpful because I have never taught before, and a large class seems a bit daunting; however, posting rules, assigning class leaders, and being consistent are things that I will enact in my foreign classroom. I have also learned how to make lesson plans, which I will use for my first time teaching, and how to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University 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: H.B. - Kuwait said: TEFL/TESOL course has been a great learning experience from beginning to end. By doing this course has given me so much more knowledge, tools, resources and confidence to become a teacher. I have learned various teaching skills which we believe can be applied to all areas of expertise in the future. I also learned different ways of teaching, extensive grammar, teaching strategies and tactics. I feel that I am ready to take up a career as a professional teacher. I feel very confident. Those...  [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]

Check out tefl tesol about University Legitimate TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: V. M. - U.S.A. said: Teaching StylesTeaching styles seem to be as unique and different as a finger print. Teachers across the board have developed their own tricks and have figured out from past experience what works best for them as individuals because of their personalities, students, subject, and different topics within their subject. While I was on vacation this summer, I went to China to visit my cousin who works as an oral english teacher at a university. I wanted to get to know his methods of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Recognised 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.H. - Canada said: Troubleshooting TEFLTeachers of english as a foreign language can encounter many challenges. For this reason, a teacher must prepare appropriately for such occasions. There are some problems that can be anticipated, such as new classes, large classes, reluctant students and different levels of ability. If a teacher thinks carefully and utilizes troubleshooting strategies, he/she should be able to easily manage these situations. One of the first feats that a teacher must inevitably...  [Read more]

  ITTT has a wide range of university accredited online TEFL courses and TEFL course bundles. Our courses are suitable for experienced teachers as well as people looking for their first qualification. Completing a package of online courses is a great way to obtain advanced skills and more employment opportunities.  [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 University Global TEFL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: T.S. - South Africa said: Teaching receptive skillsIn the ESL classroom, reading and listening reinforce the language skills learned in writing and speaking, expose the students to vocabulary and grammar not covered in lessons, and simulate authentic english conversation (Maxom, 2009; Broughton et al., 1978; Wharton and Race, 1999). When selecting materials for a listening and reading exercises, the effective ESL teacher will bear the following in mind: 1. The use of a wide variety of audio text, videos,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University 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: T.K. - U.S.A. said: The Case For Making english as a Second Language a Requirement for U S EducatorsAccording to Education Week (2011), a dramatic growth has taken place in the united states regarding the number of english-language learners (ELLs) throughout the first decade of the 21st century. From 1997 through 2009, ELLs increased from 3.5 million to 5.3 million. The increase poses unique challenges to educators, many who are not qualified to teach ELLs. Research suggests the population lacks adequate...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University 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: W.W. - U.S.A. said: How Teachers Can Increase Their Confidence in the ClassroomAs a new teacher portraying confidence in the classroom is essential to having a successful class. Fresh out of college, new teachers are eager to get into the classroom. They have their lessons planned out, all the materials together, and a professional outfit. Then the time comes, the students start piling in one by one. They sit at their desks, waiting for the class to start. All eyes are on the teacher. The introductions...  [Read more]

Due to government restrictions or work visa requirements, there are several countries where English language teachers without a 4-year university degree might find it difficult to secure employment. However, the good news is there are still plenty of great opportunities for those without a degree if you are flexible and willing to go where the demand for your services is high. To increase your chances of landing a position in the country of your choice, it is highly recommended that you first complete an internationally accredited TEFL/TESOL certification course. Those who are TEFL qualified will find they have a big advantage over non-qualified teachers in most countries worldwide. Although China has the largest market for TEFL qualified teachers in the world, the regulations for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Diploma 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: T.M. - U.S.A. said: Lesson Planning There are many things that a good teacher needs to do in order to affectively teach. For example, good student report, class room management, and student discipline. Of paramount importance is lesson planning. Lesson planning is important because it keeps the teacher and the class on track, it keeps a record for future references, and it can help the class as a whole reach their goals. By writing down what you expect the students to learn by the end of the lesson, and how...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University TEFL Teacher and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: Y.S. - U.S.A. said: Vocabulary Building Strategies for Asian StudentsOne of the challenges L2 learners face while learning a second language is to build a strong vocabulary inventory to enable them understand different topics and discussions. For Asian students learning english, the challenge can be greater due to many cultural and system differences, and the lack of equivalencies via translation. Wang and Martin (2002) argued that students construct meaning based on their previous learning and experience,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Weekend 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: Y.Y. - U.S.A. said: Foreign language experience Language is the most important aspect to me. It represents my identity, culture, and passion. english and Hmong are the two languages that I use everyday. I love being bilingual because I get to educate people about my ethnic background. The experiences and languages I encountered helped me gain more knowledge about my beliefs and myself. Language is the essential key communicator among people. I love surrounding myself with diverse people in which I can push...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TEFL University 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. V. - U.S.A. said: Why complete a TEFL courseWhile everyone has a different reason as to why they are taking a TEFL course, everyone can agree that there are countless benefits in completing one. I have a strong belief that understanding one another can only be accomplished by engulfing oneself into anothers culture. That being said, I have always dreamed of living in another country and found teaching english as a great way to earn an income, simultaneously. To accomplish this goal, I sought out to earn a tefl...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Complete 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: T.M. - Japan said: establishing rapportWhen teaching any class, the most important thing is to establish a strong rapport with your students. In an ESL class, the students are bound to be very hesitant and shy, lacking confidence in their abilities and possibly being in a classroom full of strangers. It is very important for the teacher to help build a strong bond between the students as well as between the students and the teacher, and to gain the students’ trust and respect. The students must have...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University All 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: T.K. - Greece said: Teaching english through drama Teaching english in a conventional way helps students with their writing skills or producing sentences grammatically accurate but does not offer them the confidence of using the language in a communicative way, involving feelings, ideas, and/or emotions. Teaching english through drama is an alternative way, which gives a different meaning to the language production. The learners through this approach enhance their linguistic abilities, as they are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Inexpensive 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: T.W. - U.S.A. said: Establishing Rapport Throughout my educational career, I have experienced a diverse amount of classroom settings. I remember struggling with classmates through simple courses, ones many would call, “Easy A’s,” all due to the teacher not desiring to teach. On the other hand, I remember my favorite, most difficult, courses. No matter how hard the subject, if the teacher cared about the class, especially me (I was such a quiet student!), then we found the subject enjoyable. The...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about University Fast 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: T.P. - South Africa said: Lesson PlanningResearch says that lesson planning in considered to be important but some theorists tend to disagree, saying that it is not a good idea, because there is too much structure. Lesson planning helps teachers set goals as to what they want their students to achieve and what they want to work towards. It is an indicator of whether or not they have achieved what they wanted to or not at the end of the lesson. If they have not reached their target they know what to focus on...  [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]

  If you want to teach English abroad and you do not have a 4-year degree there are still plenty of great destinations to choose from. Most countries in Latin America have no such restrictions, while popular countries such as Spain and Italy are also great options.  [Read more]

  Without a university degree, is it still possible to teach English online? Yes it is! While it is more difficult to teach English online without a degree, it is still very much possible to make it happen.  [Read more]

Spain is one of the most popular destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad for many different reasons, including the buoyant job market, laid-back culture, great climate, and fabulous cuisine. Jobs are available year-round in most major towns and cities, but are you eligible to join the many thousands of people teaching English across Spain right now? This is one of the most common questions asked by those who dream of living and working in Spain, and the answer is NO, you do not need a university degree to teach English in Spain. There is no legal requirement for English teachers to have a degree and demand is so high that most employers are also unconcerned about your degree status. Most employers in Spain prefer to hire native English speakers as this is what local students are...  [Read more]

  Our online TEFL certification courses are accredited by leading institutions in the world of English language teaching, including the Paris University of International Education (PUIE). The PUIE is a higher education institute that is recognized by the Paris Academy as a degree-granting organization. Our certificates are actually the only 100% online TEFL certificates available that are validated, accredited and credit bearing from an internationally-recognized university. Through the PUIE our online TEFL courses have been evaluated and have successfully met all the criteria necessary to be given full accreditation by this respected institute. All ITTT in-class TEFL certification courses, no matter which of our international training centers you choose, are validated by Lamar...  [Read more]

  The fact that our online TEFL courses are accredited by a leading educational institution such as the Paris University of International Education (PUIE) is a major benefit to many trainees as you are able to claim credits towards your bachelor’s or master’s degree through the PUIE. For example, if you choose to take our 120-hour TEFL certification course (generally seen as our standard online course option) you can claim three bachelor’s credits or one master’s credit on completion. If you take our 550-hour Expert Package you can claim nine bachelor’s credits or six master’s credits. At ITTT we offer the chance to gain a teaching qualification that is recognized and welcomed by all the best employers across the TEFL world, while also adding to your higher education...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Delaware? Are you interested in teaching English in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware? Check out our opportunities in Rehoboth Beach, 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! I have often thought in my own studies, both in english and other subjects, that reading, writing, and speaking are of the upmost importance, and lack a significant emphasis in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Idaho? Are you interested in teaching English in Kuna, Idaho? Check out our opportunities in Kuna, 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! Learning a different language can be difficult, especially if you are self-studying and decide to a language class. This has been the case with me many times with the Japanese language. Once I took a class in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Illinois? Are you interested in teaching English in Mound City, Illinois? Check out our opportunities in Mound City, 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! Testing and evaluation are very valuable for assessing language levels of English language learners. As teachers we should be diligent in understanding what level our students are at by...  [Read more]

Opportunities for TEFL Jobs in Turkey, especially in the bigger cities, are great. Salaries are large enough for teachers to live comfortably. Most of the TEFL job openings are in private language schools. The majority of teachers find living and teaching in Turkey an agreeable experience. You will to have at least a university degree in order to get a job here. You will find the cost of living to be very low in Turkey, and there is a legal minimum wage of approximately $450 US per month. English teachers usually make about twice that amount. The middle class in this country is very keen to learn English, and they prefer to be taught by a native speaker. This equates to more TEFL job openings than can be filled by the supply of English teachers. There are a great number of English...  [Read more]