Nicole Townsend

  Nicole is currently teaching English in China and recently took a TEFL/TESOL course from ITTT. In this TEFL review she is sharing why she recommends this course to anyone wanting to teach English abroad.  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net This video outlines the second of three teaching ideas for the Present Simple tense. The students each have a picture with the title "This is Nicola. Nicola is a student. This is her room." In the picture there are lots of items such as a television, a coffee pot, a guitar....In small groups the students list as many facts about Nicola as possible using the Present Simple. For example, She plays the guitar. She drinks coffee. She watches television. After a specified time the groups come together and share their answers with the class. ITTT provides a variety of TEFL online courses and certification options, all of which will give you the tools you need to begin your new career as a qualified English language teacher. Studying online is a convenient...  [Read more]

The Difference Between Teaching One to One and Groups In the words of one-to-one pioneer, Peter Wilberg, 'One-to-one teaching is different'. http://www.oxfordtefl.com/teacher_development_courses/certificate_one_to_one_teaching.htm(Teaching one to one: Mark Powell, oxford TEFL.) Most TEFL courses and language schools are geared towards teaching students in groups, so many teachers find it difficult to adapt there skills to one to one teaching. Many, perhaps most, of the personal and pedagogical skills we have developed as language teachers relate almost exclusively to working with groups. It has been suggested that most students prefer one to one teaching as opposed to being taught as a group. For teachers it can prove very challenging, as expectations tend to be high from the students...  [Read more]

1. **Introduction** 2. **Cultural Customs and Beliefs on Gran Canaria** 3. **Traditional Festivals and Celebrations** 4. **Influences on Daily Life** Gran Canaria, one of the Spanish Canary Islands off northwestern Africa, is not just known for its stunning beaches and beautiful landscapes but also for its rich cultural heritage. The island's customs and beliefs are deeply rooted in its history and have been influenced by various factors over the years. Understanding the customs and beliefs of the locals can provide valuable insights into the unique way of life on Gran Canaria. The people of Gran Canaria have a strong sense of community and family ties, which are reflected in their customs and traditions. Respect for elders is highly valued, and family gatherings are an essential part of...  [Read more]

Teaching one-to-one Teaching English as a foreign language can be done one of two ways: teaching a group of students or by teaching on a one-to-one basis. It’s estimated that up to 40% of TESOL teaching is done one-to-one, however teachers find it increasingly difficult to find relevant material, advice and assistance on the method. Nicola Meldrum argues that teaching one-to-one “unfortunately is not covered much in ELT discussion” and that ‘It is somehow assumed that teaching English as a foreign language means organizing huge groups of students, while the reality is that one to one is a normal and significant part of our teaching lives”. Teachers are in effect left to their own devices; however this doesn’t stop the concept of teaching one-to-one being an effective and...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Nicolás? High Demand for English Teachers in San Nicolás TEFL Course Options in San Nicolás Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Nicolás Leading TEFL Providers in San Nicolás: Focus on ITTT San Nicolás is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Nicolás provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Nicolás is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in San Nicolás are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to choose between fully online programs, in-class learning, or a blended...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Nicolás Galeana? High Demand for English Teachers in San Nicolás Galeana TEFL Course Options in San Nicolás Galeana Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Nicolás Galeana Leading TEFL Providers in San Nicolás Galeana: Focus on ITTT San Nicolás Galeana is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Nicolás Galeana provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Nicolás Galeana is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in San Nicolás Galeana are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in Villa Nicolás Bravo? High Demand for English Teachers in Villa Nicolás Bravo TEFL Course Options in Villa Nicolás Bravo Cultural Considerations When Teaching in Villa Nicolás Bravo Leading TEFL Providers in Villa Nicolás Bravo: Focus on ITTT Villa Nicolás Bravo is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, Villa Nicolás Bravo provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in Villa Nicolás Bravo is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in Villa Nicolás Bravo are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in Nicolás Ruíz? High Demand for English Teachers in Nicolás Ruíz TEFL Course Options in Nicolás Ruíz Cultural Considerations When Teaching in Nicolás Ruíz Leading TEFL Providers in Nicolás Ruíz: Focus on ITTT Nicolás Ruíz is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, Nicolás Ruíz provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in Nicolás Ruíz is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in Nicolás Ruíz are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to choose between fully online programs, in-class...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in Copán? High Demand for English Teachers in Copán TEFL Course Options in Copán Cultural Considerations When Teaching in Copán Leading TEFL Providers in Copán: Focus on ITTT Copán is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, Copán provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in Copán is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in Copán are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to choose between fully online programs, in-class learning, or a blended approach. These courses cover essential skills....  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in Santa Bárbara? High Demand for English Teachers in Santa Bárbara TEFL Course Options in Santa Bárbara Cultural Considerations When Teaching in Santa Bárbara Leading TEFL Providers in Santa Bárbara: Focus on ITTT Santa Bárbara is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, Santa Bárbara provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in Santa Bárbara is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in Santa Bárbara are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to choose between fully online programs, in-class...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in Ciudad Nicolás Romero? High Demand for English Teachers in Ciudad Nicolás Romero TEFL Course Options in Ciudad Nicolás Romero Cultural Considerations When Teaching in Ciudad Nicolás Romero Leading TEFL Providers in Ciudad Nicolás Romero: Focus on ITTT Ciudad Nicolás Romero is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, Ciudad Nicolás Romero provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in Ciudad Nicolás Romero is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in Ciudad Nicolás Romero are available in several formats, allowing...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Nicolás? High Demand for English Teachers in San Nicolás TEFL Course Options in San Nicolás Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Nicolás Leading TEFL Providers in San Nicolás: Focus on ITTT San Nicolás is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Nicolás provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Nicolás is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in San Nicolás are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to choose between fully online programs, in-class learning, or a blended...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Nicolás de los Ranchos? High Demand for English Teachers in San Nicolás de los Ranchos TEFL Course Options in San Nicolás de los Ranchos Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Nicolás de los Ranchos Leading TEFL Providers in San Nicolás de los Ranchos: Focus on ITTT San Nicolás de los Ranchos is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Nicolás de los Ranchos provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Nicolás de los Ranchos is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in San Nicolás de los...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo? High Demand for English Teachers in San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo TEFL Course Options in San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo Leading TEFL Providers in San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo: Focus on ITTT San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Pedro Tlalcuapan de Nicolás Bravo is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Nicolás Tetelco? High Demand for English Teachers in San Nicolás Tetelco TEFL Course Options in San Nicolás Tetelco Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Nicolás Tetelco Leading TEFL Providers in San Nicolás Tetelco: Focus on ITTT San Nicolás Tetelco is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Nicolás Tetelco provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Nicolás Tetelco is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors. TEFL courses in San Nicolás Tetelco are available in several formats, allowing future teachers to...  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​? High Demand for English Teachers in San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​ TEFL Course Options in San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​ Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​ Leading TEFL Providers in San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​: Focus on ITTT San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​ is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​ provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Nicolás de los Arroyos12​ is growing steadily, driven by globalization and the city's focus on improving English language skills across various sectors....  [Read more]

Why Pursue TEFL Certification in San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba)? High Demand for English Teachers in San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba) TEFL Course Options in San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba) Cultural Considerations When Teaching in San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba) Leading TEFL Providers in San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba): Focus on ITTT San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba) is an ideal location for obtaining a TEFL certification, offering both professional growth and cultural exploration. As a city with a vibrant education market, San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba) provides many opportunities. The need for skilled English teachers in San Nicolás de los González (Hacienda Arriba) is...  [Read more]

Seating Arrangements in the Classroom Choosing a seating arrangement for a classroom is one of the most important decisions a teacher can make. The proper plan can facilitate the learning process, while a poor choice can all but render a lesson a failure. Nicole Cusik wrote a research paper about the implications of classroom arrangement for her Instructional Strategies and Reflections class at the University of Delaware. This paper can be found at. Her main point states that a teacher needs “to be sensitive to the learning objective of the lesson, as well as the interpersonal dynamic that exists among the students in the group.” There are several options when it comes to arranging a class, including rows, circles, clusters, activity zones, and pairs. Each can work well in some...  [Read more]

British english vs american English With English being recognised as the global language of choice, which one is considered the official language? So just how did American English diverge from British English in the first place? American English roots back to the early colonial days of the late 16th century, were a whole gamut of cultures converged into a single society. In some colonies English wasn’t even a spoken language and in those colonies that did speak English it was quite different from the English we know today. The Elizabethan English of the day consisted of many varieties of regional English dialects. All these different dialects, intermingled with a multitude of cultures formed one big boiling pot, of which over time, a new variant was produced – American English. And...  [Read more]