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  The difference between the active and passive voice is one of the more advanced topics of English grammar. Therefore, it is important for every English teacher to understand this concept. 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 remember in my foreign language class I often read or listened to materials therefore I believe a big part of learning a language are these listed skills. Knowing the proper way to choose and teach with these type of...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word whodunit. This word describes a mystery or detective story that can either be a movie, a book, a play or anything to that extend. It is basically a short form of the words Who has done it?, meaning who is the criminal / murder in the story. 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 outlines some of the personality traits and roles teachers and students need in order to become...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflcourse.net This online TEFL video covers the most common usages of the future simple tense. These usages are as follows: Spontaneous decisions: I'll have a Babycham. Predictions (without evidence): It'll rain tomorrow. Future facts: I'll be 30 this year. Promises/threats: Do your homework or you'll be grounded. One of the most convenient ways to take earn a TEFL certificate is to take an online class. Studying TEFL online allows you to work at your own pace in your own home. As well as offering in-class TEFL courses ITTT provides several online TEFL courses, from short introductory courses to longer, more comprehensive ones. To find out more about studying TEFL online follow the link above. /// Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get...  [Read more]

The duration of a TEFL certification program can vary depending on several factors. One of the main factors that influence the length of the program is whether the course is taken full-time or part-time. Full-time courses typically range from 4 to 6 weeks, while part-time courses can take several months to complete. Another factor to consider is the intensity of the program. Some programs may have a more rigorous curriculum, requiring more hours of study and practice teaching, which can extend the duration of the course. Additionally, the level of prior teaching experience and familiarity with the English language can also impact how long it takes to complete a TEFL certification program. There are various types of TEFL certification programs available, each with different durations. The...  [Read more]

Criminal background checks are a crucial aspect of teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL) abroad. Many countries require foreign teachers to provide a clean criminal record as part of their visa application process. This is done to ensure the safety and well-being of students, as well as to maintain the reputation of the educational institution. Schools and language centers rely on these background checks to verify the character and integrity of potential teachers. Having a criminal record does not necessarily disqualify you from teaching English abroad, but it can limit your options. Some countries have strict entry requirements and may reject visa applications from individuals with certain criminal convictions. However, there are still opportunities available in countries with...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) is a rewarding career that allows you to travel the world while helping others learn a new language. To become a certified TEFL teacher, you will need to complete a TEFL course and receive a certificate. The duration of these courses can vary depending on various factors. TEFL courses can range in duration from as little as 20 hours to over 120 hours. The most common options are 120-hour courses, which are widely accepted by employers worldwide. These courses can typically be completed in 4-6 weeks if studied full-time, or longer if studied part-time. Shorter TEFL courses, such as 20-hour introductory courses, are also available for those looking to get a taste of TEFL or for those who have limited time to commit to a longer course. These...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our video series on "Evaluation and Testing of Students". In this video, we cover the different types of tests teachers will come across. These include placement tests, diagnostic tests, progress tests, practice tests and proficiency tests. In the next videos, we will take a look at each type of test in detail. 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. Lesson planing. I have learnt how to make a lesson plan, which important...  [Read more]

  The idiom "old hand" refers to someone with a lot of experience in doing something, for example: If you have any questions, ask Lisa. She's done this job before and is an old hand at project planning. 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. Using materials and classroom exercises is an important part of teaching. Knowing what you should and shouldnt use will make you a great teacher. Lessons that include interesting and well adapted materials will...  [Read more]

--- Student motivation is a crucial aspect of effective teaching in a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) classroom. Understanding what drives students to learn English can help teachers tailor their lessons to meet students' needs and engage them more effectively. Motivation can be intrinsic (coming from within the student) or extrinsic (coming from external factors), and it can vary among individuals. Factors such as personal interest, perceived usefulness of English, desire for achievement, and the learning environment all play a role in shaping student motivation. --- There are several strategies teachers can employ to enhance student motivation in a TEFL classroom. One effective approach is to make the content relevant and meaningful to students' lives. This can be done by...  [Read more]

Whether you're a fitness enthusiast looking to switch up your routine or a beginner eager to start your fitness journey, bodyweight training sessions are a versatile and effective way to achieve your health and wellness goals. With the flexibility to be done anywhere, anytime, and without the need for expensive equipment, bodyweight training offers a convenient and accessible way to improve strength, flexibility, and overall fitness levels. At ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training), we understand the importance of incorporating diverse and engaging workout routines into your lifestyle to help you stay motivated and committed to your fitness journey. One of the key benefits of bodyweight training sessions is their ability to target multiple muscle groups simultaneously, leading to a...  [Read more]

  The next item we're going to consider is the use of dictionaries and here perhaps the first thing we should do is to make a distinction between the two main types of dictionary and that distinction is between the monolingual and the bilingual dictionary. In a monolingual dictionary you have a word and its associated meaning and those two are both described for example in English so the word and the description of that word are both given in English. Whereas in a bilingual dictionary that word meaning could often be for example the word given in English and the explanation given in Thai and vice versa. So what can we use a dictionary for? Well, within the dictionary itself obviously we can get things like how words are spelled or the spelling of the word. We can also get the...  [Read more]

  Our final methodology is accredited to Jeremy Harmer and it's known by the letters ESA. Around 1998, Jeremy Harmer produced a book called "How to teach English" and basically what Harmer did, is a background to this book is to do what we have done today and to work through all of the different methodologies that have come about over the last 300 years. He highlighted for each of those methodologies what was good about it, what was positive and what didn't appear to work and then put all of the positive things into a melting pot and came out with this methodology, which he called ESA. It's a three-stage methodology, where each of the letters represents a particular phase of the lesson. The first one being called the engage phase, the second the study phase and the final one the...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our series on the past tenses in English. In this video, we take a look at the past perfect tense and suitable teaching ideas for this tense. We'll ask our students to describe what a person in a picture had just done before the photo was taken. 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 how to carefully choose course book lessons based on the English level of students. I also learned that if a certain subject in the...  [Read more]

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  TEFL International’s TEFL certification courses in Spain give you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in some of the most lavish and exhilarating cities in Spain. With Spanish music and dancing, great food, remarkable history, and exciting festivals, you can see why the Kingdom of Spain has acquired such a great reputation and is a leading destination for TEFL courses. For those interested in attending a TEFL in Spain, you will discover that the demand is very high for English language teachers year round and you are likely to be offered a TEFL position soon after completing your TEFL course. Opportunities teaching TEFL in Spain span from large cities to smaller towns. With our TEFL courses running year round at two diverse locations, we are confident of having a...  [Read more]

  TEFL International’s TEFL certification courses in Spain give you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in some of the most lavish and exhilarating cities in Spain. With Spanish music and dancing, great food, remarkable history, and exciting festivals, you can see why the Kingdom of Spain has acquired such a great reputation and is a leading destination for TEFL courses. For those interested in attending a TEFL in Spain, you will discover that the demand is very high for English language teachers year round and you are likely to be offered a TEFL position soon after completing your TEFL course. Opportunities teaching TEFL in Spain span from large cities to smaller towns. With our TEFL courses running year round at two diverse locations, we are confident of having a...  [Read more]

  Just to finish off this particular section on lesson planning, we're going to go through a couple of procedures that should take place during the study phase periods, particularly when we're doing the activities. It is quite important that before we actually go into a study activity that we go through a process of showing how that activity is going to work and one acronym that is often used for this is D-E-GO. The D part of this stands for a demonstration of the activity. Now, it's very important that you don't try to explain how the activity is going to work but rather you actually demonstrate the process. An example of the demonstration of the process of the activity could be something as simple as taking the first question and using it and writing it on the board. This will...  [Read more]

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