10 Most Difficult Languages To Learn

  In this video Linda breaks down the difference between ?aloud? and ?allowed?. 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. Working with short attention spans Set clear expectations for all student. Break assignments into smaller pieces to work on in short time period. Space breaks between assignments so students can refocus on their task. Share ideas with parents so they can help with homewor. Carry out everyday routines consistentl. Develop a reward...  [Read more]

Mexico is one of the leading travel destinations in the world. What makes Mexico so appealing for travel? The food, the people, the culture, the natural beauty and so much more. Mexico offers its visitors a taste of every possible landscape that you can imagine, from sandy dune deserts to snow pine forests or buzzing cities to majestic beaches… you name it and Mexico’s got it. If sightseeing is your thing when you explore then take your pick; Mexico has Mayan and Aztec pyramids like Templo Mayor or Calakmul, colonial jewels like Museo de Bellas Artes and Castillo de Chapultepec. Mexico’s past is not all that glorious, but its future is brighter than ever. Impressive urban developments throughout the country place it as one of the most important economies in the world. Puerto Vallarta...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Iran? Are you interested in teaching English in Iran? Check out our opportunities in this beautiful US state, 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| This unit introduces us to such complex grammatical units as modal verbs, voices, clauses and phrasal verbs. These grammar aspects are challenging for most students up to the Intermediate level of Eng This unit introduces us to the main forms of teaching we may encounter. Each of...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Japan? Are you interested in teaching English in Japan? Check out our opportunities in this beautiful US state, 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| This content paid good attention to lesson presentation/delivery in the classroom. Teacher and students relationship in this regard is very important and should be effective, hence the further relevan This unit ha taught me the four conditional forms and how to use them...  [Read more]

If we look back on our own school days, most of us will remember some of our teachers more than others. In some cases this will be because they were terrible at their job and didn’t provide the environment we needed to reach our full potential. The worst traits are often things such as failing to listen to students, lacking enthusiasm, and being overly strict. However, most of us will also have good memories of one or more teachers who actually had a positive impact on our school experience. There are a wide variety of reasons why these particular teachers stand out. If you are already teaching or plan to teach in the future, there are several things you can focus on that when added together make up a memorable teacher. If you can manage to add all of these to your everyday...  [Read more]

  The content for the unit included a discussion of roles to be played by the instructor as well as several descriptions of levels of learning proficiency. In addition, the unit discussed the potential A nice unit to finish off grammar and an easier to understand explanation for obligation, possibilities, permission, ability and advice. Much easier when spoken of course and can understand the diffic This unit was very interesting and important at the same time, as it gave complete idea about how to deal with different groups of learners. We got to know that there are specific methods and techniqu The unit covered the most common problem situations that teachers can face while teaching and some effective ways how to deal with them. The most common problematic situations occur during...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in United States? Check out our opportunities in this beautiful US state, 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| There are special groups beginners fall into the are: beginners, individual, young learners, business English learners, monolingual and multilingual learners, and there are special things to do and k We (the teacher) will be faced with a number of new classes...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Egypt? Are you interested in teaching English in Egypt? Check out our opportunities in this beautiful US state, 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| this unti covers teaching more specialized group: taching beginners, teaching individual students, taching children, business english/english for specific purposes, the monolingual and the multilingua In this Unit I have learned that the skill of organizing and managing the...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in India? Are you interested in teaching English in India? Check out our opportunities in this beautiful US state, 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. Check out which city/town you may be more interested in and start your journey| Unit 1 is very interesting. I have learnt that a good teacher cares about her teaching and learning of students. As teachers, we need to always be kind and understanding. As leaders in the classroom, The flashcards and games provided on this course unit is very clever and...  [Read more]

ITTT’s TESOL training center in Ecuador is located in the beautiful city of Loja, the capital of Loja province in the south of the country. Loja is a city with a rich history in the arts and is known as the Music and Cultural capital of Ecuador. Loja city center is littered with fine examples of colonial architecture and you are sure to find some kind of musical or cultural event happening in the city squares. Cycle paths run along the Rio Zamora and Rio Malacatos rivers and there are a number of free gyms in the city parks. Nearby is the Podocarpus National Park which is a large cloud forest where you can take hiking and camping tours. The park is known as the “Botanical Garden of America” due to its diverse plant and animal life. Loja has a population of around 180,000 and is one...  [Read more]

  This presentation is going to focus on the ESA methodology of teaching. In our teaching methodologies section, we briefly had a look at what ESA was about, but in this presentation, we're going to look in greater detail about that particular methodology. This particular methodology is accredited to Jeremy Harmer from his "Practice of English language Teaching" book. It's a three-stage methodology and what we're going to do is to look at the purpose of each one of these stages and some typical activities that take place during those stages. So, the first stage is known as the engage and its sole purpose, as the name implies, is to get the students talking and thinking in English. There is no reason whatsoever, when these students come to your class, that they should have said a...  [Read more]

  Choosing a TEFL certification course can be a difficult decision as there is no standardized duration of training or a fixed syllabus for providers to adhere to. This seemingly free-for-all situation means there are a multitude of companies offering a wide range of courses of varying quality. The good news is there are several long established TEFL course providers out there who do offer high quality courses that provide all the skills and knowledge you need to start a new career as an EFL teacher. So what should you look for when choosing the right course for you? The overall length of the course is a good place to start. There are many providers who offer short format online courses of 40 hours or even less, as well as in-class courses that can be completed in one weekend...  [Read more]

Singapore is a thriving, modern city-state located on the Malay Peninsula. This former British colony was once known as the “Jewel of the British Empire” and although the country has developed rapidly since independence, the island’s British history can be seen throughout in its monuments and architecture. As a busy transport hub, Singapore sees visitors from all over the world, with direct flights from hundreds of countries as well as ferries bringing passengers from the numerous ports in the region. Singapore is also a major shopping destination for visitors from other Southeast Asian countries and the world famous Orchard Road is home to a large number of shopping centers as well as numerous hotels. The city has a busy night life scene with plenty of clubs and in the Orchard Road,...  [Read more]

  The three words lightening, lightning and lighting are easily confused by English learners and even native speakers. Let's take a look at the differences. Lightening is the present participle of the verb to lighten describing the action of making something less heavy. A good example would be "I was lightening the load on my horse because it was exhausted." Lightning refers to a streak of static electricity through the sky usually accompanied by thunder, as here "I was struck by lightning while playing golf in a storm." Lighting is the arrangement of light especially in photography. A suitable example for this would be "The photo was dull because the lighting wasn't good enough". Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of their online TEFL...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Carrollton, United States? Check out our opportunities in Carrollton, 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! Equipment and teaching aids Teaching equipment Many different teaching aids can be used to make lessons more interesting, effective and less dependent on the textbook. Different...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Chandler, United States? Check out our opportunities in Chandler, 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! Teaching special groups Types of classes So far, we have looked at teaching groups of adult students of general English. sooner or later however, you are likely to come across other...  [Read more]

ITTT is dedicated to assisting you throughout your TESOL training and to providing you with a means of support during your ensuing teaching career. If you have any questions regarding our courses, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below. Our TESOL FAQs should be able to answer most of your questions, but if you have any other queries do not hesitate to contact us by submitting them using the form at the bottom of this page. What does TESOL mean?   The acronym TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. The term is commonly used when referring to certification courses that provide the skills necessary to teach the English language to non-native speakers in your own country or abroad. Read more What is the difference between TESOL...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "belated". This word refers to something that happened later than it should have. A common use of the word is in the following phrase "Happy belated birthday," used by people who wish someone a happy birthday after the actual birthday. Synonyms for belated include late and overdue. 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 Units focus is on Modal Auxiliary Verbs, Phrasal Verbs and the...  [Read more]