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Which Are The Best Spanish Speaking Countries For Teaching English Abroad - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  Spanish speaking countries offer some of the best destinations in the world for teaching English abroad. Spain itself has a large market for foreign teachers in towns and cities across the country, as do over a dozen other countries throughout Latin America.  [Read more]

Which are the best Spanish speaking countries for teaching English abroad? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


There are many benefits to be enjoyed while working overseas as an English language teacher, including the unique opportunity to be surrounded by a new language on a daily basis. If your dream is to perfect your Spanish language skills by living and working in a Spanish speaking environment, then you have several great options to choose from. There are over twenty countries with a combined population of nearly half a billion people where Spanish is the main language. Many of these also have a large demand for English language teachers. If you are looking to immerse yourself in Spanish culture and language, where better to do it than in Spain itself. Famous for its stunning architecture, beautiful beaches, delicious cuisine, and laidback attitude, Spain has plenty to offer foreign...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Productive Receptive Skills/study Phase Speaking - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  Once we're satisfied that all the students have been engaged and that they've been given the opportunity to say something, we can move on to our study phase. Here, it may be necessary or useful to actually pre-teach some gaps in knowledge that have been shown from the engage phase and those gaps in knowledge may include actual grammar structures or indeed useful vocabulary and it's very important that, before we move on to doing any forms of activity, we check their understanding of this material. So, we need to do some study exercises. It's also very useful if you leave this information up on the board through all that study period. Those study activities can just be the normal types of gap fills or matching activities and, as always, we need to demonstrate those activities,...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Productive Receptive Skills/before Lesson Speaking - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  For the lesson that even takes place, there are a number of things that you need to have considered. Obviously, you need a very clear idea of what it is you're expecting the students to have to do and they need to know why. It's very important before you ask them to do an activity that they have an understanding of the purpose of that activity. You should, secondly, have had a thought about what they already know. Linked to that is, will it be necessary to do any form of pre-teaching before I can expect them to do this activity and finally, we need to make sure that we have prepared all our materials and our instructions for this particular activity. So, we'll consider a straight arrow ESA lesson, the focus of which is to be speaking skills. So, we'll start with our engage and in...  [Read more]

can i get tefl-certified in a non-english speaking country? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Yes, you can definitely get TEFL-certified in a non-English speaking country. There are TEFL certification courses offered worldwide, including in countries where English is not the primary language. These courses are designed to train individuals to teach English as a foreign language and are often conducted in English, regardless of the country in which they are located. One of the advantages of getting TEFL-certified in a non-English speaking country is the opportunity to immerse yourself in a different culture while gaining valuable teaching skills. Many TEFL certification programs include practical teaching experience with non-native English speakers, which can be a valuable learning experience for aspiring English teachers. When choosing a TEFL certification course in a non-English...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Productive Receptive Skills/activate Phase Speaking - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  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]

How do I prepare for living in a non-English speaking country? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Living in a non-English speaking country can be an exciting and rewarding experience, but it also comes with its challenges. Here are some tips on how to prepare for living in a non-English speaking country: First and foremost, it's essential to have a basic understanding of the local language. Even if it's just a few key phrases, knowing how to greet people, ask for directions, or order food can go a long way in helping you navigate your new environment. Consider taking a language course before you move or using language learning apps to familiarize yourself with the language. Research the culture and customs of the country you will be living in. Understanding the social norms, traditions, and etiquette can help you avoid cultural misunderstandings and make a good impression on the...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Can I Teach English In An English Speaking Country - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  On completion of a TEFL course many teachers start a new adventure living and working in a foreign culture, for others it offers the chance to work in a familiar English speaking environment. Although this is a valid option, there are still a few things to consider.  [Read more]

Can you teach English in Thailand without speaking Thai? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Yes you can. Speaking Thai is not a requirement for teaching English in Thailand. Even if they are fluent in the language, ESL instructors in the majority of Thailand’s language institutions are not required to speak Thai in class. In general, there is a great demand for English teachers in Thailand. In fact, people in Thailand and other Southeast Asian nations now have a greater desire than ever before to learn English, raising the need for ESL instructors in this region. The growing economy also means people in Thailand now have more disposable income to spend on English education. Thus, there are more opportunities for ESL instructors, especially those with credentials like a TEFL or TESOL certificate. In favor of ESL teachers willing to sign contracts for at least six months or a...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Can You Teach English In Thailand Without Speaking Thai - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  Are you thinking of going to Thailand to teach English, but are worried that you don't speak Thai? Fortunately, it is not usually necessary for international teachers of English in Thailand to speak Thai. Most schools operate on an English only policy in the classroom.  [Read more]

Where is EFL taught? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Within the world of English language teaching there are many acronyms used to describe what type of teaching is involved in any particular scenario. EFL is one of the more common ones you will come across and it stands for English as a Foreign Language. You will find EFL is most commonly used when describing the teaching or learning of English in a non-English speaking country, such as Spain, Japan, or Mexico. It is very common for either of these acronyms to be used when talking about any situation where a student is learning English, however, there is a technical difference between the two. As previously mentioned, EFL is when the student is learning English in a non-English speaking environment, for example, a Japanese student learning English in Tokyo. In this scenario there is often...  [Read more]

is tefl certification necessary for teaching english in non-english speaking countries? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


TEFL certification is not always a strict requirement for teaching English in non-English speaking countries, but it is highly recommended for several reasons. Firstly, having a TEFL certification demonstrates to potential employers that you have received proper training in teaching English as a foreign language and have the necessary skills to effectively educate non-native English speakers. This can make you a more competitive candidate in the job market and may lead to better job opportunities and higher salaries. Another benefit of obtaining a TEFL certification is that it can improve your teaching abilities and confidence in the classroom. TEFL courses cover a wide range of topics such as lesson planning, classroom management, and language assessment, which can help you become a more...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Productive Receptive Skills/speaking Activities - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  So speaking activities will come in many different forms but we can generalize them into three basic types. Control activities tend to be used in the study phase and here, the teacher will be helping the students in terms of what they need to say and how they go about saying it. So, there's a high level of structure within a controlled activity. A guided activity has slightly less structure than this and it can be used in either the study or the activate stages themselves. The final type of activity or class of activity is called creative activity and this one would be used in the activation phase. In a creative activity, we're giving a scenario or a very small amount of structure and we're asking the students to actually create their own answers to this particular question....  [Read more]

what are the differences between tefl and celt-s certification? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


TEFL (Teach English as a Foreign Language) and CELT-S (Certificate in English Language Teaching - Speaking) are both certifications that demonstrate a level of expertise in teaching English as a foreign language. However, they have distinct differences in terms of focus, content, and target audience. TEFL certification is a more general certification that covers various aspects of teaching English to non-native speakers. It typically includes modules on lesson planning, classroom management, language skills development, and assessment techniques. TEFL courses are designed to provide a broad foundation for teaching English in a variety of contexts, such as schools, language institutes, or online platforms. On the other hand, CELT-S certification specifically focuses on teaching speaking...  [Read more]

What is an ESL teacher? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Globalization and the increasing demand for English speaking professionals all over the world, especially in emerging regions, has brought about a new, steadily growing sector: English as a Second Language (ESL). An ESL teacher is, therefore, an educator who works with English Language Learners (ELLs) whose native language is not English. The goal of the ESL teacher is to help the students reach a certain level of fluency in English, on both a spoken and written level. ESL educators are not to be confused with foreign language teachers. ESL teachers do not share the same native language and are specifically trained to offer explanations and directed teaching methods to non-English speakers. This teaching style is mainly focused on repetition, drills, demonstrations, and visuals. ...  [Read more]

Overview Of All English Tenses Present Tenses Present Continuous Usages - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  The two most common usages for the present continuous tense as it relates to speaking about things in the present. We have actions in progress at the time of speaking, specifically right when it's being said. So I can say ?I am teaching right now.? However, we also have actions in progress around the time of speaking. ?I'm reading a good book.? Now, of course I'm not reading a book just now but I started reading a book in the past I am reading it perhaps today sometime and I'll finish reading the book at some point in the future. Again, I'm not doing it just now but around the time of speaking. 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...  [Read more]

Can I teach English with just a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


We should start by acknowledging that there are some countries where a degree is required for certain teaching jobs. However, even within these countries there are often opportunities for teachers without a degree. In such situations you would need to be more flexible in terms of the type of job and conditions. As we will see later, undertaking volunteering or internship programs are examples of such flexibility. The main point here is that you can teach in many countries without a degree, provided you do have some other attributes or qualifications that employers are looking for. One of the most important qualifications worldwide for EFL teachers is the TEFL certificate. If you have a certificate of at least 120 hours then you should be able to find a number of jobs available to you. You...  [Read more]

Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Tefl Video Journal Linda Part 10 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  In part 10 of her TEFL review video journal, Linda tells us that she has been studying unit 11 of the 120-hour online TEFL course from ITTT. Unit 11 covers receptive skills which involve the ability to listen and read. The unit teaches trainees how to develop strategies for helping students improve their ability to understand English through reading and listening. 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. In this unit, I felt that the repetitions of...  [Read more]

How do I find a job teaching English in Spain? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Spain has long been one of the top destinations in Europe for teaching English abroad. Thousands of teachers from all over the world head to Spain every year drawn by the promise of a relaxed lifestyle, a beautiful coastline dotted with sandy beaches, and the opportunity to learn Spanish while living in a modern, international city such as Madrid or Barcelona. If Spain is your number one choice, take a look at the following tips that could help you on your way. If you are serious about living and working as an ESL teacher in Spain, the first thing you will need to do is complete a TEFL certification course. Without a TEFL certificate you will find it difficult to secure a well paid teaching job anywhere in the country. Thanks to a government recruitment program it is possible for a...  [Read more]

TEFL in Buenos Aires - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL Argentina - inclass courses


TEFL International's centre in Buenos Aires, Argentina is an unbeatable destination to take the tefl certification course in Latin America. There are lots of job opportunities for TEFL certified native or fluent English speakers, and you can also learn or improve your Spanish. As the capital city of Argentina, Buenos Aires has so much to offer visitors that it is difficult to narrow down your itinerary to just a few things to do. Buenos Aires is a thriving multicultural city and the best way to explore its diversity is to get out and about in the various neighborhoods that make up the city. By choosing to study with TEFL International in Buenos Aires, you are signing up for an exciting and rewarding time in Argentina. Known as the "Paris of South America", Buenos Aires is one of the most...  [Read more]

What is EFL? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


Anyone who is involved in English language teaching (ELT) is well aware of the industry’s love of acronyms. If you have researched training courses you will undoubtedly have come across several such as TEFL, TESOL, ESOL, EFL, ESL, ELT, and many more. Here we will look at EFL and the first thing to clear up is that EFL stands for English as a Foreign Language. It is often used interchangeably with some of the other acronyms mentioned when referring to the teaching or studying of the English language by non-native English speakers. Although these two acronyms are regularly used interchangeably within the teaching world, there are technical differences between the two. English as a Foreign Language (EFL) refers to situations where a student is learning English in a country (normally their...  [Read more]

What other jobs can I get with a TEFL certificate? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


While it is true that the vast majority of newly qualified EFL teachers start out by working in a mainstream job, either online or in a traditional classroom abroad, there are other options out there for those who are looking for something a little different. Some of these options require a certain level of experience, while others are open to anyone regardless of their work history. Teaching English in your own country: Your TEFL certificate is valid worldwide, so you can also teach English as a second language in your own country. If there are a lot of non-native speakers, for example, immigrants in your area then this can be a good teaching opportunity. Volunteer English language teaching: Some volunteering jobs are available which pay a stipend and offer food and accommodation...  [Read more]

How do I apply for a student visa to legally teach English in Europe? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


For non-EU citizens who want to teach English in Europe it can be a frustrating experience when it comes to getting a work visa. Due to this frustration, many teachers decide to work with only their initial tourist visa in their passport. Although this is technically illegal, it is a widespread practice in some of the most popular destinations such as France, Italy and Spain, and it rarely causes any problems. However, if this approach does not appeal to you, a student visa might be the answer. By enrolling in a local language course, you get to learn French, Italian or Spanish, while also being free to legally work as an EFL teacher for a certain number of hours each week. It is recommended that you allow a minimum of four weeks for the application to be processed. You should also...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Wish - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  In this lesson Iban covers the uses of ?wish?. Iban starts the lesson with an activity to warm the students up before covering the lesson point. He ends the lesson with activities to give the students practice using the language point he has taught. 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 unit is focused on teaching special group. in teaching a multilingual class,The students have no common language other than English and that is a very big...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Tefl Video Idioms/sweet Tooth - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  The idiom "sweet tooth" refers to having a strong liking for sweet foods, for example: It's difficult for me to lose weight because I have a sweet tooth. 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. I enjoyed this unit and hadn't considered the pros and cons of using workbooks. I usually prefer creating my own presentations but I can see how loosely following a book could be good since it's been tested for efficiency. Certain examples were definitely...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Teaching English Esl Efl Tips/zero Conditional Teaching Idea - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  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. It gives me an overview of choosing topics, text and tasks to create interest among the students. I personally think that the pre-existent knowledge of students is very important to identify the cultural...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - How To Pronounce Propensity - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word propensity. This word is a noun and refers to a natural tendency to behave in a particular way. Synonyms for propensity include tendency, inclination or proneness. The word comes from Latin 'propensus' meaning ?inclined'. 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. I learned what it takes to be a good teacher. Also learned about appropriate scales to rate students English levels from beginner to...  [Read more]

Can I teach English in Spain without a degree? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT TEFL & TESOL


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]

Tefl testimonials - How To Pronounce Lampoon - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word lampoon. This word can be used as a verb and as a noun. Used as a verb, it describes the action of criticizing a person or a topic by using ridicule. The noun lampoon refers to the actual speech or text used to critize someone or something. The word was taken from the French word lampon. 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. the art of teaching has become in an interactive and constant...  [Read more]

Tefl testimonials - Tefl 120 Hour Course Unit 1 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT


  Chantelle is taking a 120-hour online TEFL course with tutor support and videos with ITTT. This is the first of her video diary entries outlining her experience taking the course. Chantelle took the online course because it was better for her to study online than to commit to attending an onsite course. In this video she talks about the first unit of the course. Unit 1 deals with teachers and learners discussing what makes good teachers and learners as well as the types of roles teachers perform in class, motivation levels of different types of learners and the different language levels. 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...  [Read more]

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