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Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Turkey? Are you interested in teaching English in Tekirdag, Turkey? Check out our opportunities in Tekirdag, 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 learnt that it is important about what tests are given to the students. For example by giving them a placement test I can see how important it is because it will depend on which grade or level...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Zhuhai, China? Check out our opportunities in Zhuhai, 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! Evaluating students language abilities is important for many reasons. Before someone signs up for a class, they will likely need to take a Placement test to ensure they are at a class level appropriate to...  [Read more]

As it is traditionally one of the most stable and wealthy countries in the Latin American region, Chile has long been a popular location for teaching English abroad. One convenient way you can do this is to join the English Opens Doors Program (EODP) that recruits volunteer teachers to work in schools across the country. Through this scheme you will work as a teaching assistant in classes with students ranging from 10 to 18 years old. The highly respected EODP is sponsored by the Chilean Ministry of Education and the United Nations Development Program. It is open to native or near-native English speakers aged from 21 and 35 (exceptions are sometimes made for those outside this bracket). All applicants need a bachelor's degree and funds to pay for their own transportation to and from...  [Read more]

Trainees on our classroom based TESOL Courses will be assessed and evaluated on a number of different aspects. A break down of the weighting of the percentages is given below: 50% 15% 5% 10% 10% 10% The teaching practice component of the course is based on continual assessment of your lessons throughout the course, with up date progress reports. Once you have successfully completed the TESOL course, you will receive and internationally recognized certificate which will state completion of the course and a cover letter summarizing the course, as well as the overall grade achieved. TESOL Course Locations Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

As a TEFL teacher working abroad, ensuring a positive cultural exchange experience starts with understanding the cultural differences of the country you are teaching in. Take the time to learn about the local customs, traditions, values, and communication styles. This will help you navigate interactions with students, colleagues, and the local community more effectively. Showing respect for the host culture demonstrates your openness and willingness to engage in a meaningful cultural exchange. Building strong relationships with your students and colleagues is key to fostering a positive cultural exchange experience. Take the time to get to know your students as individuals, show genuine interest in their lives, and be open to learning from them. Creating a supportive and inclusive...  [Read more]

1. Understanding the Myanmar Educational System 2. Cultural Considerations in Teaching English to Myanmar Students 3. Engaging Teaching Techniques for Myanmar Learners 4. Overcoming Challenges in English Language Education in Myanmar Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, is a culturally rich country in Southeast Asia with a growing demand for English language education. As the country opens up to the global economy, there is an increasing need for its citizens to be proficient in English to compete in the international job market. In this article, we will explore effective strategies for teaching English to Myanmar students, focusing on understanding the educational system, cultural considerations, engaging teaching techniques, and overcoming challenges in English language education. Before...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net This video is the first of two that looks at the structure of the Present Perfect tense. Positive: subject +auxiliary verb have/has + past participle I have played. / She has played. Negative: subject + auxiliary verb have/has + not + past participle I have not played. / She has not played. Question: auxiliary verb have/has + subject + past participle Have I played? / Has she played? This verb tense requires the use of the past participle. With regular verbs the past participle is the verb plus ed, for example work - worked. However there are many irregular verbs that do not follow this pattern and have to be learnt from memory. For example, eat- eaten, drink-drunk, teach-taught. Most good grammar books will provide you with lists of irregular verbs....  [Read more]

Unlock your language potential with our dynamic English conversation lessons designed to boost your fluency and confidence in no time. Whether you are a beginner or an advanced learner, our expert tutors at ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) are here to guide you through engaging conversations, interactive activities, and real-life scenarios to help you master the art of speaking English fluently. Say goodbye to language barriers and hello to seamless communication with our tailored conversation lessons. 1. Dive into Interactive Conversations 2. Engage in Real-Life Scenarios 3. Boost Your Confidence Through Practice 4. Personalized Feedback and Support Immerse yourself in a learning experience like no other as you dive into interactive conversations that mimic real-life...  [Read more]

With world-class surfing and diving, a large number of cultural, historical, and archaeological attractions, and an enormous range of accommodations, Bali is one of the world’s most popular island destinations and one which consistently wins travel awards. Get TEFL Accredited in Bali, the famed Island of the Gods, with its varied landscape of hills and mountains, rugged coastlines and sandy beaches, lush rice terraces, and barren volcanic hillsides all providing a picturesque backdrop to its colorful, deeply spiritual, and unique culture stakes a serious claim to be paradise on earth. Bali is known for tourist hotspots that cater to surfer dudes, budget-backpackers as well as high end luxury travellers. But there is a side to Bali that many do not experience- and the road less travelled...  [Read more]

--- Organization is crucial for TEFL teachers, especially when handling multiple classes. It helps in managing time efficiently, keeping track of students' progress, and delivering lessons effectively. By staying organized, teachers can reduce stress, maintain consistency, and create a conducive learning environment for their students. Having a well-structured approach to lesson planning, materials management, and student assessment is key to successful language teaching. To stay organized with multiple classes, TEFL teachers can implement various strategies. Creating a detailed lesson plan for each class in advance can provide a clear roadmap for the topics to be covered, activities to be conducted, and goals to be achieved. Using color-coded folders or digital tools to store teaching...  [Read more]

Student assessment is a crucial component of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) as it helps teachers evaluate the progress and performance of their students. Assessments provide valuable feedback to both teachers and students, enabling educators to tailor their teaching methods to meet the specific needs of each student. By assessing students regularly, teachers can identify areas of improvement, track language development, and set achievable learning goals. In TEFL, assessments can take various forms, including formative assessments, summative assessments, diagnostic assessments, and performance-based assessments. Formative assessments are ongoing assessments that occur during the learning process to monitor student progress and provide feedback for improvement. Summative...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "bunkum". This word is a noun and refers to foolish talk or nonsense. The word came into existence after a representative for Buncombe County, North Carolina, held a speech on an irrelevant subject in the U.S. House of Representatives in 1820. Soon after, the word "bunkum" became known as a synonym for nonsense. 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. Thank you for the cours. It was very...  [Read more]

Assessing student progress in a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) classroom is crucial for monitoring learning outcomes, identifying areas for improvement, and providing feedback to both students and teachers. Regular assessments help teachers understand the effectiveness of their teaching methods, adapt their lesson plans, and tailor instruction to meet the diverse needs of students. Additionally, assessments provide students with a clear understanding of their strengths and weaknesses, motivating them to work harder and achieve their language learning goals. There are various types of assessments that can be used in a TEFL classroom to evaluate student progress. These include formative assessments, which are ongoing and provide feedback during the learning process, and...  [Read more]

Home > CELTA and Trinity Courses At ITTT we are constantly looking to add more course options to our portfolio. Our latest addition is four-week in-class CELTA and Trinity College CertTESOL courses that are conducted by independent organisations at a variety of interesting locations worldwide. See below for an outline of both courses. The CELTA training course requires 120 contact hours. This relates to 20 days of 6 hours studying for the full-time version. Course completion requires the following: The CELTA course covers the following topics: One fundamental section of the CELTA course is the observed teaching practice sessions. Over the period of the course, each trainee will be observed teaching in a real classroom environment by a professional teacher trainer. In total, 6...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Linhai, China? Check out our opportunities in Linhai, 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! This unit covers the different methods of teaching as well as the approaches to expanding on a lesson plan. While a variety of methods are covered here, and the question of which one is best is asked,...  [Read more]

  As with most countries in the region, jobs are quite easy to find but salaries are very low. Most jobs seem to be in La Paz but there are certainly opportunities elsewhere in the country for those prepared to accept a local wage. The cost of living is low which means that despite the low salaries teachers can enjoy a reasonable standard of living. 1. 3 EFL teachers needed, La Paz, Bolivia SpeakEasy Institute is an innovative language institute here in La Paz. We opened in January 2002 to try to satisfy the needs of Bolivian students of English as a Foreign Language. The two partners in this venture have some 30 years of experience teaching English between them and had previously pinpointed failings within the state and private EFL sector. SpeakEasy Institute aims to give a good...  [Read more]

  Join our TEFL/TESOL training course in Arizona and you will have the chance to spend four exciting weeks in one of America’s most interesting states. Arizona has a long history with important influence on the copper industry and that’s why Arizona is also called “The Copper State”. On top of that, Arizona is home to the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park that attractions millions of visitors from all around the world every year and was even declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1979. However, there is a lot more to do in Arizona than just visiting the canyons. Besides the Grand Canyon, there are various other parks you should visit when in Arizona. Sedona National Park is a great example of what Arizona has in store for you. The park features million-year-old sandstones...  [Read more]

  Indiana is one of only eight states with a shoreline of the Great Lakes. That’s what makes Indiana a popular tourist destination for many. Not only the beautiful lakeshore is worth a visit, but also the Ohio riverfront in the south making up the border between Kentucky and Indiana. Already 8000 BC, Native American tribes understood the importance of this natural landscape and populated the area. Still today, we can find manmade artifacts dating back to these ancient peoples. A rich history, exceptional natural beauty, and vibrant cities are the main reasons why so many people visit Indiana today. If you join our in-class TEFL/TESOL program, you have the opportunity to spend a month in one of America’s most interesting states. The state features interesting landmarks, historic...  [Read more]

  If you sign up for our TEFL/TESOL training course in Ohio, you will have the chance to spend four weeks in one of America’s most interesting states. In fact, Ohio is the 7th most populous state in the US and has a long history that goes back over 20,000 years. You can still see some artifacts that are witness of this when visiting the Serpent Mound. This mound was constructed by early humans to follow the movement of the sun and solstices. On top of that, Ohio has a mild climate allowing a lot of different species and plants to thrive in the state. This is also due to Lake Erie in the north and the Ohio River in the south of the state. As you can see, Ohio is filled with exceptional wonders. Every time you visit Ohio throughout a different time of the year, you will find that...  [Read more]

Before we address the main question it is best to first give a brief outline of the different types of class levels that English language classrooms adopt around the world. Although there will be different names used for the different levels taught in some countries, the five standard teaching levels indicated by the main resources books available (Reward, New Headway, etc) are: Now that we have established the general language levels of our students, we can now look at the four skills of the English language. As an ESL language teacher it is vital that we are aware of the four skills required by any student who wishes to become fluent. Reading and listening (receptive skills) and writing and speaking (productive skills) are all as important as each other when it comes to learning a...  [Read more]