Can I Be A Teacher

Here at ITTT, we will do all we can to ensure your entire TESOL training experience is as straightforward and rewarding as possible. If you have any questions regarding our courses, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below. Our FAQ section should clear up most of your queries but if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by submitting them via the form provided 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 and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs United States Orange 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: said: In unit fourteen I learnt more about teaching materials:course books. Some teachers strictly following a course book, some teachers do not think that it is a good idea. I agree with the second group of teachers. Normally course consists of several supplements as course book, workbook, cd and teacher’s book. Course by itself is a good guide for a teacher, especially for inexperienced one. But strictly following the course book is not really good thing to do. Teacher should add something...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Japan Kiryu 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: said: Unit 20 teaches about some of the most come problem situations that teachers can encounter in the classroom and also suggest ways of dealing with them. Teachers will be faced with meeting a number of new classes for the first time and these classes are vital for the teacher to establish rapport with the students and set the tone for the rest of the course. The teacher can use a number of activities in class like the questionnaire/ survey and a similar type of activity is 'Tell us about' which is a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Peru trujillo 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: said: In this unit, I have learnt common problem situations which are likely to be in English teacher’s career. I found a lot of tips, activities and ideas which can help at the first lesson. I learnt great practical recommendations about teaching large classes. I think that it is very difficult for new teachers to conduct the lesson in the class of 80 or 100 students effectively if a teacher has not had previous experience, and those tips can help. I have studied useful information about...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Kingsley Michigan 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: said: In this unit, we are presented with two videos: one showing very poor teaching, while the other is an improved and interesting style of teaching. In the first video, we can glimpse at what exactly not to do as a teacher. To be quite honest it was quite difficult to watch, as the mistakes the teacher makes, and the utter confusion the students show, is excruciating. By contrast, the second video shows a lesson where the teacher is not only encouraging the students to participate, but the students seem...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification India Agartala 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: said: This unit addresses the debate among teachers to rely on course books. There are various factors that I have derived from this unit to help teachers when considering the use of course books; are the teachers experienced enough, can they use the books to help them plan lessons and what is the general response from students when using these course books. The disadvantage and advantages presented in this unit can help a teacher deliberate this question. There are various lesson plan formats...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Fort Mitchell Kentucky 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: said: This unit on classroom management I believe is a very useful one. Every teacher needs to know about classroom management but not all teachers know exactly how to implement it or to use it effectively. Classroom management seems easy but in actual fact is quite difficult. This unit teaches a teacher/student how to control their class and gives basic concepts which can be used in an everyday classroom. Obviously not all of the concepts will work for everyone but this is just a start. I have...  [Read more]

  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. This unit focused on how to make a class plan. I really enjoyed the prompts given during this unit, it is a very helpful way to orginize your lesson plan and as well so you may keep a record of what you have already taught. I also enjoyed hearing that it is ok for your lesson plan to change.This is a very important unit as it teaches...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Germany Hamm 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: said: Juxtaposed one next to the other, the two video presentations can be used to constructively exhibit to teachers two extreme images of failure and success in the classroom. Nothing can be perfect of course and that includes teachers’ in-class performance, and while I believe that the teacher in the peak performance video could have done more to activate the students’ capacity and check their understanding of the lesson’s content, the fact remains that his performance was close...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Corral City Texas 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: said: This unit has introduced the fundamental requirements of a teacher. The different methods of managing class are very useful because the atmosphere and the direction of the class are highly dependent on how the teacher handle the class as well as the class's reaction. I strongly believe that the teacher determines the overall behaviour of the class, students loves interesting lessons and lessons that help them gain knowledge through fun hence, this unit helpfully provided many methods on how to gain...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Argentina Avellaneda 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: said: I have learned that there are a number of methods that can be used to teach learners of English but that the recommended method is ESA, or Engage, Study, Activate. In the \"engage\" stage, the teacher gets the student engaged in the lesson by presenting activities that are more fun, such as games. In the study stage, the teacher teaches new concepts and attention is placed on accuracy. In the activate stage, students focus on using the language fluidly as opposed to necessarily accurately...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Novokuznetsk Russia 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: said: Today i have viewed two videos both of the same teacher teaching two different classes. One is considered a bad example and the other a good example. I have learned from the first some common mistakes, some errors and other conducts that the teacher is doing wrong or needs to perform better. The second lesson i learned some valuable ideas and that the teachers attitude towards the lesson and simple gestures such as smiling can really change the outcome of a lesson.Unit 13 teaches us the...  [Read more]

  Chantelle details her experience of studying the fifth unit of her online TEFL course with ITTT. In this unit she learnt about classroom management and the different ways you can arrange your classroom and group students according to the needs of the lesson you are going to teach and of the students themselves. The unit also deals with reasons for problem behavior within a lesson and the ways a teacher’s body language can be used to communicate ideas about language as well as to reinforce instructions and requirements of the teacher. 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...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs United States Richmond 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: said: This Unit teaches us how to manage class well. For example, Good eye contact is need in the classroom, it helps you to check if the students pay attention in class or not. Also I learnt that rapport is very important between the teachers and students. To be a good teacher, we should know how to manage the classroom setting, like how the students should sit, which methods is good for them. Sometimes, we have to leave them to work in pairs or groups, it can help them to increase the talking...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification China Heyuan 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: said: This unit focuses on the productive skills (speaking and writing). It later includes games where students can be involved either for competition or cooperation. If a teacher wishes to introduce a communicative activity to students, he/she must bring in a number of reasons why people communicate; they have communicative purpose, they want to say something, they want to listen to something and they are interested in what is being said. Some of the speaking activities in the classroom are;...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "ingenuous". This word refers to an innocent or unsuspecting person or situation. Synonyms of ingenuous include naive, innocent and simple. The origin of the word is from the Latin word "ingenuus" meaning native or freeborn. 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 overview of this units contents explains and teaches, the use of different E.S.A structures and how to use the vocabulary and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Courses Lahore 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: L.D. - Australia said: This unit teaches teachers best practices for teaching lessons that utilizes student's receptive skills. Reading and listening are two receptive skills of equal importance, and are two of the four basic skills required to learn any language. These other two are as well, equally important. The unit explains that there are specialist skills required for listening and reading. Each one serves a different purpose. Students interest and motivation in participation depends on the topic and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Agency Online 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. C. - U.S.A. said: The Role of the TeacherThe role of the teacher in the classroom is vitally important. Without the teacher you are missing half of what makes up a class- teacher + students. Teachers affect the classroom whether they want to or not. A bad teacher will affect the classroom as much as a great teacher, just in different ways. One negatively impacts the class, while the other positively impacts the class. The teacher has a role before he/she ever steps into a classroom. The first role of a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Porto Velho Brazil 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: said: In this lesson, I was able to see the teacher teach the same lesson, one incorrectly and one correctly. This lesson helped me to see mistakes that can be made by the teacher and how they can be avoided. I was able to see the interaction between the students and teachers and the students and students. I saw how the attitude and the manor of the teacher can have a very positive or negative effect on how successful the lesson can be.If teachers want to plan lessons properly and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Douglas Wisconsin 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: said: From the unit teachers can learn how certain behaviors and acts can influence on classroom management. It is highlighted how teachers' tiny gestures and body language, if chosen wisely, can improve the lesson and teacher-student cooperation and relationship. Classroom management is one of the most crucial factors, which always has to be on teachers' minds. It was described in the unit how teachers can minimize their talk, how to use their gestures, instructions and what kind of language should be...  [Read more]