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The main entry requirement for many ESL teaching positions is a 120-hour certificate. Generally speaking this certification is available to anyone who: Having this certification does not guarantee that you can get a job however, as most employers have specific requirements depending on the country, job specifics and local employment laws. We will now look at the additional requirements and some further relevant details. 1. They may only employ citizens of certain countries: 2. They are sometimes only looking for native English speakers: This is linked to the previous point, in that you may need to be from a country where the first language is English. There are more countries than the previous list in this category, as it now includes India, Pakistan and Nigeria for example. (Note:...  [Read more]

  The ITTT Blog offers a wealth of information on all aspects of the TESOL world in one convenient location. By visiting the blog you will gain access to hundreds of fascinating articles written by TESOL experts from around the world, as well as many by our own course graduates. The blog has many sections covering areas such as visas and work permits, teaching salaries, ideas for the classroom, and the different TESOL course options available to you. Another popular section looks at teaching destinations, including all the usual favorites and many places you might not have considered before. Many of our course graduates have contributed articles for the blog, most of whom are now working in classrooms across the globe. We highly recommend checking out these stories as they offer a...  [Read more]

TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]

If you don’t like the idea of being tied to an online English teaching platform and would prefer to set your own schedule, it is possible to start up your own online teaching business from scratch. Although this is theoretically possible for anyone regardless of their background, in practice you will probably require some amount of previous teaching experience in order to get it off the ground. This is the approach that our former TESOL trainee Bri took and she has shared her story and a range of essential tips via the ITTT blog page. How To Start Your Own ESL Teaching Service  [Read more]

Making the decision to leave your home country to teach English can be a big move for many people and it inevitably brings some concerns along with it. One of the most common issues that can cause some degree of worry is the fear of losing close contact with friends and family. Those you leave behind might also have similar concerns, so it is likely to be good for everyone if you are able to maintain your close relationships while you are enjoying your overseas adventure. Although human nature often leads us to make excuses when it comes to maintaining long distance relationships, it is really down to you as the one hitting the road to make the effort. Those left at home will understandably have little concept of your new work schedule, the time zone changes, and the simple...  [Read more]

  Through our popular partnership program it is possible for anyone to earn some extra income without having to do much at all. All you need to do in order to earn cash from ITTT is to refer people to us who might be interested in taking a TESOL certification and teaching English online or overseas. Every time one of your referrals signs up for an online TESOL course or pays a deposit on an in-class or combined course, you will earn a 30% commission on their course fee. If you like the sound of making easy money with minimal effort, why not join our partnership program today? For people who run their own website or blog, or those who regularly contribute to any other sites, we can provide special banners or embedded text that you can add to your content that will automatically send...  [Read more]

  This TEFL review is from Stephanie. She is from the United States and recently completed our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course online. She thought that all the units were very helpful as it definitely provides a comprehensive foundation of teaching English as a foreign language. She had a good time taking the course overall and recommend this course to anyone looking to work in the field of teaching English as a foreign language. 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]

Home / TESOL USA / TESOL Online in Minnesota - Teacher English Jobs / Wilmont, Minnesota TESOL Online & Teaching English Jobs Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Minnesota? Are you interested in teaching English in Wilmont, Minnesota? Check out our opportunities in Wilmont, 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! Unit 12 Reflection: This unit...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Location Fulltime TESOL 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.E. – Egypt said: This course gave me the chance to experience teaching in a very challenging way. The lesson plans allowed me to dig deeper in each lesson and put myself in the students' place to know what will best suit their needs. The DVD lesson unit 10 was quite enlightening and useful as it pointed out the strengths and weaknesses that a teacher might come across and hence will allow me to avoid them. This course is practically like a true experience of being a teacher. The theoretical part of the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Residential 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: T. V. – U.S.A. said: The most important skills I have gained from this course are in regards to lesson planning. I had not dealt with lesson planning before, and it’s been very helpful and elucidating to think through the ESA model and build lesson-planning skills. They are always the most time-consuming part of the work that I have had to put in on Unit worksheets, but I feel that I am leaving this tesol course with much more confidence that I can adequately plan a lesson – of course, what happens...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Credible TESOL 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: D.G. – U.S.A. said: Overall ITTT was a good quality on-line program, including well-presented, engaging, relevant and informative materials. • The course gave me a quite solid base for future teaching performance; • I have a better understanding of how to approach teaching english as a second language; • I furthered my knowledge and expertise in teaching in a foreign environment; • tesol course has raised my confidence and proven my passion for teaching; • I am one step closer to enter an...  [Read more]

Home / TESOL USA / TESOL Online in Alabama - Teacher English Jobs / Wilton, Alabama TESOL Online & Teaching English Jobs Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Alabama? Are you interested in teaching English in Wilton, Alabama? Check out our opportunities in Wilton, 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 was a bit like the summary or the...  [Read more]

Although some people grow to love the lifestyle of an ESL teacher so much that they never return to work in their home country, the majority will head home at some stage. In many cases this can be an unsettling experience as you are no longer the same person that left home in the first place. So many things can feel strange, from the everyday language and time zone, to the climate and cuisine. One way to tackle this reverse culture shock is to find a job that allows you to use the new skills and knowledge that teaching English abroad has given you. The obvious answer might be to simply carry on working as an ESL teacher. Most cities will have language schools and community colleges that provide English lessons to a range of clients, whether it is foreign students, immigrants, or...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cheap TESOL Classes 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: A.G. – U.S.A. said: This course has taught me the specifics of my own language and given me tools to explain the language to students. I plan to put what I have learned into action by saving copies of the units and worksheets, following the suggested teaching styles and start teaching. This course has taught me the specifics of my own language and given me tools to explain the language to students. I plan to put what I have learned into action by saving copies of the units and worksheets,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Achieve TESOL Certificate 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.G. – Japan said: I would say that I've definitely improved in my understanding of grammar and am able to explain it much better than before. I've also gained new insight on lesson planning, and was exposed to more resources on the internet. The ESA method has definitely helped me in terms of structuring lessons. I would say that I've definitely improved in my understanding of grammar and am able to explain it much better than before. I've also gained new insight on lesson...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Residential TESOL 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.P. – U.S.A. said: I have learned a great deal of what TESOL is about and how important it is that I prepare well for my classes. I look forward to putting my knowledge into practice studying further the art of teaching english to benefit students who want to learn, effectively and efficiently. I have learned a great deal of what TESOL is about and how important it is that I prepare well for my classes. I look forward to putting my knowledge into practice studying further the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Organization Recommended TESOL 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.B. – U.S.A. said: I have learned a lot from this course about the grammar rules behind english and how to teach effectively. I plan on using the material from this course next year for my curriculum. Much of it has been extremely useful. Relearning english for me as a teacher was important for my career. I have learned a lot from this course about the grammar rules behind english and how to teach effectively. I plan on using the material from this course next year for my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lessons Top TESOL 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.O. – U.S.A. said: I have gained all of the basic theoretical and practical knowledge I needed in order to become an excellent ESL instructor. I will volunteer to teach in public schools and apply all my teaching knowledge that I have gained from this course in order to get enough experience to work overseas. I have gained all of the basic theoretical and practical knowledge I needed in order to become an excellent ESL instructor. I will volunteer to teach in public schools and apply all my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Teaching TESOL Abroad 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.H. - Japan said: Teaching a second or a foreign language is not easy. Considering that students may not use it all the time as they resort to their mother tongue, it is very important for the teacher to be motivating and flexible. As a speaker of english, I thought it was easy to teach it to others as long as I know how to communicate, but that was not the case. So I resorted to learning from others, through workshops and seminars. Then, I found out about TESOL. I took the tesol course to improve my...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation TESOL Language 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: U.S. - Malaysia said: This course has not only helped me develop teaching skills it has also improved my language. There is so much I’ve gained from doing this course. I feel I am equip to teacher english to those who are willing to learn and continue to study the english language as well, there is so much to learn. This course has not only helped me develop teaching skills it has also improved my language. There is so much I’ve gained from doing this course. I feel I am equip...  [Read more]