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In the vibrant city of Portland, Oregon, there are numerous English language schools that cater to students from all over the world. Whether you are looking to improve your English skills for academic, professional, or personal reasons, Portland offers a variety of options to suit your needs. From intensive language courses to cultural immersion programs, the city has something for everyone. Let's explore some of the best English language schools in Portland and what sets them apart. The Intensive English Language Institute (IELI) at Portland State University is a top choice for students seeking a comprehensive language program. With a focus on academic English, IELI offers courses at all levels, from beginner to advanced. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, and experienced...  [Read more]

  The state of Oregon is an exciting destination on the Pacific Coast. Often nicknamed “The Beaver State”, Oregon is blessed with unique natural scenery, including a relaxing coastline, abundant bodies of water, volcanic mountain ranges, and lush forests. Oregon has a history of millions of years and was populated by various tribes of Native American before the first explorers arrived in the area. Today, Oregon is America’s ninth largest state and one of three to have a Pacific Coast on mainland USA. Visitors especially enjoy the many historic and natural wonders the state has to offer year-round. You will have to get out and about to fully explore all that Oregon has to offer. Get out of the car and hike the hidden paths to embrace the beauty and tranquility of the region. Mt....  [Read more]

Embarking on a TEFL teaching journey in Japan opens up a world of opportunities and experiences that are both professionally and personally rewarding. From immersing yourself in a rich and vibrant culture to gaining valuable teaching experience, there are countless benefits to teaching English as a foreign language in this fascinating country. **1. Cultural Immersion:** Teaching English in Japan allows you to fully immerse yourself in a culture that seamlessly blends traditional customs with modern innovations. From participating in traditional tea ceremonies to exploring ancient temples and shrines, you will have the opportunity to experience the unique beauty and richness of Japanese culture firsthand. **2. Professional Development:** Teaching English in Japan provides an excellent...  [Read more]

If you are considering teaching English abroad, Israel is a fantastic destination with a high demand for English teachers. With its rich history, diverse culture, and vibrant cities, there are plenty of opportunities to immerse yourself in this unique country while sharing your language skills. In this guide, we will explore some of the best cities in Israel for teaching English, highlighting the key features and benefits of each location. Known as the "city that never sleeps," Tel Aviv is a bustling metropolis located on the Mediterranean coast. As Israel's financial and technological hub, Tel Aviv offers a dynamic and cosmopolitan environment for English teachers. With a thriving arts and culinary scene, beautiful beaches, and a young and diverse population, there is no shortage of...  [Read more]

When considering teaching English in Greece, it's essential to choose the right city that suits your preferences and needs. From the vibrant capital of Athens to the charming coastal town of Thessaloniki, Greece offers a variety of cities that provide unique experiences for English teachers. Whether you're looking for a bustling metropolis with endless opportunities or a relaxed seaside location, Greece has something to offer every aspiring English teacher. In Athens, the capital of Greece, you'll find a dynamic city that blends ancient history with modern amenities. As the largest city in Greece, Athens offers a diverse range of teaching opportunities, from language schools to private tutoring. With a rich cultural heritage, including iconic landmarks like the Acropolis and the Parthenon,...  [Read more]

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  If you are looking for a US state offering the perfect combination of nature and city life, Indiana is a great destination. Located at the Great Lakes, Indiana is one of only eight cities with a border to the lakes in the Midwest. In the south, the Ohio River makes up the border between Indiana and Kentucky. These natural features make Indiana a great destination for outdoor fun. Indiana is also home to several national and state parks that you shouldn’t miss during a visit. The parks also feature manmade artifacts dating back to 8000 BC when Native American tribes lived in the area. Join our in-class course in Indiana and you will have a month to fully explore the state. Besides the natural scenery, Indiana’s cities also feature first-class museums, historic landmarks and...  [Read more]

Navigating the intricacies of crafting an effective introductory paragraph can be a daunting task for many writers. The first impression you make on your readers can significantly impact their engagement with the rest of your content. Here, we delve into the dos and don'ts of introductory paragraphs to help you kickstart your writing on the right note. **Do**: Start with a compelling hook that grabs your readers' attention and entices them to continue reading. Pose a thought-provoking question, share a relevant anecdote, or present a startling statistic to pique curiosity. **Don't**: Begin with a lengthy, mundane introduction that fails to captivate your audience. Avoid generic openings or overused clichés that do little to spark interest. **Do**: Clearly state the purpose of your...  [Read more]

Singapore is the world’s only island city-state and is located on the tip of the Malay Peninsula in Southeast Asia. The city was founded as a British trading post by Sir Stamford Raffles in 1819 and continues to be an important center or global trade and investment today and it is one of the original “Asian Tigers” alongside Hong Kong, South Korea and Taiwan. A population of over five and a half million people lives side-by-side on an area of 277 square miles and sixty-three islands. Although the city is highly urbanized, with the majority of people living in high-rise apartment buildings, the government’s “Garden City” policy has created beautiful tree-lined street and there are plenty of green spaces to enjoy. Singapore has a long history of immigration, with the British...  [Read more]

  Ohio is a great destination if you are looking for nature, entertainment and history. Ohio borders the Great Lakes in the north and is a state blessed with natural beauty. This area was home to many innovative early humans who left their mark on the world by building extraordinary mounds and other earthworks to observe the sun and solstices. You can still see these mounds today, especially the Great Serpent Mound which is truly remarkable. Ohio also has a wide variety of wildlife that thrives in this beautiful part of the world. Four distinct seasons give visitors many opportunities for outdoor and indoor activities. Outdoor lovers can visit one or many of the 130 state nature preserves, and 74 state parks. In the Cuyahoga Valley National Park you can try zip-lining, mountain biking...  [Read more]

Slovenia is a country rich in natural resources, and blessed by both landscapes of great beauty, and, more importantly, continuing peace, which has either been absent or of precarious purchase in much of the Balkans in the last twenty-five years. This peace, atypical for the region, has brought great prosperity and marked economic development since Slovenia seceded from the former Yugoslavia in 1991, and joined the EU in 2004. In short, Slovenia is a ‘good gig’ for teachers with plenty of opportunities, good wages - relative to the standard of living - good working conditions and enthusiastic students. The economic development which has taken place means that Slovenia is no longer the ‘best deal in Europe’ for those looking for life on the cheap; but this means little to the...  [Read more]

Nepal, the land of the Buddha and home to the world's highest mountain, really is a very unique location for taking a TESOL course. The TEFL International TESOL course in Nepal is located in its capital city, Kathmandu. With an approximate populace of around half a million inhabitants, Kathmandu is Nepal's largest and best known city, a cosmopolitan meeting place of many diverse ethnic groups. Kathmandu is well known as a trade center and for many years it controlled the most important trade route between Tibet and India. When you consider this along with the great many man-made and natural attractions of Nepal, it's hardly surprising that the charming city of Kathmandu has become a popular place for tourists to visit and also a popular location for taking a TESOL course. Situated along...  [Read more]

Founded in 2007, the TEFL International training centre in Indonesia brings our internationally acknowledged TESOL course to 'The Ring of Fire.' Situated near the eastern end of the famous island of Java, the Surabaya TESOL centre is close to world class scenery and beaches. Our Indonesian TESOL training facility is in paradise's backyard. Surabaya offers a great variety of cultural and social activities, an exciting nightlife, water sports and other activities, delicious Indonesian cuisine, warm people and many teaching opportunities nearby. Surabaya and its surrounds are certain to give you what you want in a TESOL course in Indonesia. Principal among many reasons for TESOL teachers to venture to Indonesia is the desire to travel and to deeply experience working and living in a very...  [Read more]

Volunteer Teaching As I began my TESOL course in Phuket, I met all types of people wanting to be teachers. Some students needed to work immediately after graduation and others were going on to a college or university to further their academic careers. I was in the position of having to return home and finish other work commitments before I could embark on a teaching career. I soon realized that if I was going to be confident in my new found teaching skills and to have the opportunity to build on what I had learned, I was going to have to do something proactive in the area of teaching English as a second language even though I was not in the position to take a full time teaching position. In pondering my predicament, I realized that I did have an option that would serve me and people...  [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]

Japan can present the traveller with a bewildering combination of culture, manners, beauty, architecture and personalities. Whether one goes to Fuji San - mount Fuji, to admire it’s serene beauty, or one parties all night long in Roppongi - the nightclub district of Tokyo, one is constantly taken aback and presented with the unexpected. At times a shade frustrating, such as when you are on a train so crowded that you go three stops past the one you wanted because you cannot move. Hence, the ‘gaijin’, or foreigner learns to laugh about these things and accepts them as a part of life. A population of one-hundred and twenty seven millions is jammed into a landmass of one-hundred and forty five square miles. Indeed, the population density in the big cities is amazing. The official...  [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]

  This TEFL review is from Paavani. She is from Ohio, USA, but just moved to South Korea where she will work as an English teacher. As this will be her first full-time teaching position, she decided to take our online TEFL/TESOL program to get the best possible foundation in teaching before starting her new position. After completing the course, she feels ready and prepared to teach Korean students in her own EFL classroom and she recommends this course to other new teachers. 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...  [Read more]

  This TEFL review is from Rodney. He is originally from Jamaica but currently living and working in Japan. He recently completed our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course online and had a great experience. He realized the importance of an internationally recognized TEFL/TESOL certification and decided to go for it. After completing the course, he received a range of new opportunities, especially in teaching English online. He cannot recommend this course enough to anyone who is interested in teaching English. 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...  [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]