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  As mentioned earlier, to form this tense, we have to use a special form of the verb. Technically it's called the past participle form with irregular verbs. Of course these past participle forms change quite a bit from its base form of the verb. Here are a few examples 'go' moves to 'gone', 'be' moves to 'been', 'write' to 'written', 'speak' to 'spoken' and 'read'. Although very confusing for the non-native speaker, doesn't change its spelling, but does change its pronunciation, resulting in 'read' going to 'read'. 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...  [Read more]

  Finding the Right Online Forums and Groups Engaging with the Community Sharing Resources and Tips Networking Opportunities Seeking Advice and Support Professional Development Discussions Job Opportunities and Leads Building Your Online Presence Collaborating on Projects Staying Updated on Industry Trends When looking to join online forums and groups related to teaching English abroad, it's essential to find ones that are active, reputable, and relevant to your interests. Platforms like Reddit, Facebook groups, and specialized TEFL/TESOL forums offer a wealth of resources and connections. Ensure the group's focus aligns with your goals and that it fosters a positive and supportive community for educators. When looking to join online forums and groups related to teaching English...  [Read more]

  The Benefits of Joining Online TEFL Forums How to Choose the Right Online TEFL Forum Building a Network of TEFL Professionals Sharing Resources and Lesson Plans Getting Advice and Support from Experienced Teachers Discussing Challenges and Solutions in Teaching English Abroad Staying Updated on TEFL Trends and Job Opportunities Participating in Online TEFL Training and Workshops Opportunities for Collaboration and Professional Development Making Friends and Building Community in the TEFL World Engaging in online TEFL forums offers a plethora of benefits for both new and experienced teachers in the field. These platforms provide a space for teachers to connect, share ideas, and seek advice on teaching English abroad. ITTT, as one of the leading TEFL providers worldwide, encourages...  [Read more]

--- Networking with other TEFL teachers and professionals in the field is crucial for professional growth and development. By connecting with like-minded individuals, you can share best practices, gain insights into new teaching methodologies, and even discover potential job opportunities. Here are some effective ways to expand your network in the TEFL community: One of the most effective ways to network with other TEFL teachers and professionals is by joining professional organizations such as TESOL International Association, IATEFL, or local TEFL teacher associations. These organizations often host conferences, workshops, and networking events where you can meet other professionals in the field. By becoming a member, you also gain access to valuable resources, job boards, and...  [Read more]

  Take a look at any online TEFL forum and there is a good chance you will come across stories of unscrupulous employers taking advantage of their teachers. Due to the huge number of English language training providers operating in countries all over the world, it is inevitable that there are some that are badly run. The good news is that by asking a few simple questions you should be able to avoid the jobs you don't want and greatly increase your chances of landing the right position to suit you. Whether you are an experienced EFL teacher looking for a new challenge or a newly qualified TEFL graduate looking for that all important first teaching position, it is vital that you ask the right questions during the job interview process. Although you can never guarantee that any job...  [Read more]

1. Why Join TEFL English Forums? 2. Benefits of Participating in TEFL English Forums 3. How to Get Started in TEFL English Forums 4. Conclusion Are you looking to enhance your teaching skills and connect with other professionals in the field of English language teaching? Joining TEFL English forums can be a valuable resource for your professional development. These online communities provide a platform for teachers to share ideas, resources, and experiences, ultimately helping you grow as an educator. By actively participating in TEFL English forums, you can expand your knowledge, build a network of support, and stay updated on the latest trends in language education. TEFL English forums offer a unique opportunity to engage with a diverse community of educators from around the world....  [Read more]

  It also helps us form our tenses. Many of the tenses will use these auxiliary verbs; particularly we have our continuous tense and our perfect tense. There are additional tenses that use auxiliary verbs. We'll get into that when we talk about our individual tenses. Another important aspect of our verbs is that they generally tell us what tense the sentence has been formed in. Take for instance the verb "to live." We could use it as live, lives, living or lived. "I live" or "she lives in Bangkok," meaning the present. "I am living in Bangkok," still the present or "I lived in Bangkok," meaning the past. Another difference with our verbs has to do with whether or not the verb is regular or irregular. With the regular verbs, in order to conjugate the verb into the past, we simply...  [Read more]

  This ITTT video examines the negative structure of the Present Simple tense. The positive and questions forms are covered in other videos. Negative: subject + auxiliary verb 'do' + not + base form of the verb I/You/We/They do not teach. He /She/It does not teach. It is always important to teach the contracted forms i.e. do not - don't, does - doesn't. In the negative form the auxiliary verb (also called the helping verb) doesn't has the s so the main verb doesn't need an s -- for example, He doesn't teach. ITTT's teaching courses equip graduates with the qualification and skills necessary to obtain teaching positions globally. Our graduates are in high demand because of the professional level of training and learning acquired on our courses. As a result of this our...  [Read more]

  The zero conditional is the most basic form of the conditionals in the English language. This is a teaching idea for the zero conditional that can also be adjusted for any other types of conditionals. 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. ...  [Read more]

  We'll begin our examination of all the tenses by first looking at the present tense. There are four present tenses and we'll begin with the present simple tense. It's the most common tense in the English language as it talks about things in general, general facts, routines, habits. Those are usages that we'll look at in a little while but first let's focus on the form of the tense. Here, we've got our subjects 'I', 'you', 'we', 'they' and the base form of the verb followed by the rest of our sentence. Here for the 'he', 'she' and 'it' subjects, we have to conjugate our verb and in this case we've added an '-es' for 'teaches' followed by the rest of our sentence. With subjects 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they' the pattern stays the same throughout we use the base form of the verb....  [Read more]

Yes, it is entirely possible to teach English abroad without any previous teaching experience. In countries across the world there is a huge demand for English language instruction and often not enough teachers to fill the available positions. Every year, tens of thousands of teachers go abroad to work in schools and language centers and as few as 10% of these will have had any form of prior classroom experience. Regardless of the country you are working in, you will almost certainly teach your students using the method known as total immersion. This worldwide teaching method simply means that English is the only language used in the classroom, from the start to the end of each lesson. The fact is, most students are unable to move to an English speaking country in order to be...  [Read more]

  For statements in the negative form, what we have to do is add the auxiliary verb 'to do'. For subjects 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they', we simply leave 'do' as 'do', use the word 'not', and keep the base form of the verb now for the negative statements. However, for 'he', 'she' and 'it', we have to conjugate our auxiliary verb into 'does'. We still use 'not' and we still keep the base form of the verb. The pattern performing questions is very very similar to the pattern performing negative statements. However, what we've done is invert our subject and our auxiliary verb so that the questions read the auxiliary verb first. Of course, again, we use 'do' for 'I', 'you', 'we' and 'they' and use 'does' for 'he', 'she' and 'it'. In both cases, we've left our verb form as the base form of...  [Read more]

  The final stage of the lesson will be the activate and the activate phase is going to form the main speaking activity within the lesson. So, it's very very important that here, we do a good demonstration of what it is that we're expecting them to do, that we elicit the type of target language we're expecting them to produce from the activity. So, one way we could go around it is to, firstly, form pairs. Each pair is going to be given a card and onto that card they're going to write the country and a month. What the teacher can then do, just to add a little bit of spice to it, is to collect all of the cards and shuffle them around and then redistribute them to the pairs so that they get a card that doesn't have their country or their month on it. What they're then going to do is...  [Read more]

  Throughout section on the teaching of productive skills and the teaching of receptive skills our activate activities will usually involve some form of game and our final consideration here will be the use of games in the classroom. We can start with a definition of what we actually mean by a game and it basically has three components. A game is an activity that has rules it should have for its purpose in the classroom a teaching point and by nature to the fact that it's a game it should also include an element of fun. So that will be our working definition for a game that we're going to use in the classroom. There are many different types of games and they range between the competitive and those will require cooperation and there are all sorts of games that involve both of these...  [Read more]

  A final example is going to be an example of a patchwork ESA lesson and remember we said the form of this particular lesson will start with and engage always and will finish with and activate and there'll be some variation of E, S and A within the brackets here. So we're going to generate our patchwork ESA lesson as follows. Starting with the engage, the students are going to look at holiday photos and talk about what they like and don't like from what they see. From that, we're going to move directly into an activate phase and what the students are going to do is to make comments about holiday brochures and try to act out a role-play between the travel agent and a customer. Again, as this is taking place, the teacher will be moving around and looking for gaps in knowledge in...  [Read more]

One of the most crucial tasks for TEFL teachers is lesson planning and material development. There are several online platforms that offer a wide range of resources to assist teachers in creating engaging and effective lessons. Websites like British Council Teaching English, BBC Learning English, and Breaking News English provide lesson plans, worksheets, activities, and games for various levels and skills. These websites also offer resources for teaching grammar, vocabulary, listening, speaking, reading, and writing. Additionally, platforms like ESL Printables and Teachers Pay Teachers allow teachers to share and download resources created by other educators from around the world. Being part of an online community or forum can be incredibly beneficial for TEFL teachers. These platforms...  [Read more]

To find TESOL teaching jobs in countries with different educational systems, there are several steps you can take. First, it's essential to research the educational requirements and regulations in the specific country where you want to teach. Understanding the local educational system will help you tailor your job search and applications to meet the expectations of potential employers. Next, consider obtaining a TESOL or TEFL certification. While not always mandatory, having a certification can make you a more competitive candidate for teaching positions abroad. Many countries prefer or require teachers to have some form of certification in teaching English as a foreign language. Networking is also crucial when searching for TESOL teaching jobs in countries with different educational...  [Read more]

  Online TEFL Courses for CPD Attending TEFL Conferences and Workshops Peer Observations and Feedback Sessions Incorporating Technology in CPD Specialized TEFL Certifications Mentoring Programs for TEFL Teachers Action Research Projects in TEFL Collaborative Lesson Planning Reflective Journals for Professional Development Joining Professional TEFL Associations One of the most convenient forms of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for TEFL teachers is enrolling in online TEFL courses. These courses offer flexibility in terms of time and location, allowing teachers to enhance their skills and knowledge while balancing their teaching responsibilities. ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) provides a wide range of online courses that cater to different levels of experience...  [Read more]

  The Importance of Professional Development Advantages of Skill Enhancement ITTT's Approach to Professional Development Specialized Training for ESL Teaching Building a Strong Foundation in TEFL Exploring TESOL Courses for Career Growth Practical Experience in Teaching English Abroad Networking Opportunities in the ESL Community Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning Impact of Professional Development on ESL Teaching Professional development is crucial for educators looking to enhance their skills and stay current in the field of ESL teaching. Continuous learning and growth help teachers adapt to new methodologies, technologies, and student needs. ITTT recognizes the significance of ongoing professional development and offers a range of courses to support educators worldwide....  [Read more]

  Building a Strong Support System Collaborative Lesson Planning Sharing Resources and Ideas Peer Observations and Feedback Professional Development Opportunities Establishing Partnerships with Local Schools Engaging in Cross-Cultural Exchanges Creating Online Communities for Teachers Organizing Workshops and Seminars Participating in TEFL Conferences In the field of Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL), having a strong support system is crucial for professional growth and success. By connecting with fellow educators, whether through local meetups or online forums, teachers can share experiences, seek advice, and offer support to one another. ITTT, as one of the leading TEFL and TESOL providers worldwide, encourages teachers to establish these connections to enhance their...  [Read more]