What Do You Need To 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 Wailua Homesteads Hawaii 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 chapter, I learned about how to teach specific groups including multilingual, business students, and young learners. Each group has its advantages and disadvantages. The main concept is to understand what your group needs. Whether it's one on one instruction, or in a big group, the teacher must know the their students' needs and what their needs are. For business students, a \"Needs Analysis\" worksheet elicits a lot of information about what those students need. For younger learners,...  [Read more]

  There are some general Do's and Don'ts that need to be considered when teaching business English. Watch this video to get more insight into teaching this special group of learners. 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. By watching the two video's you can clearly see how a teacher's attitude and teaching style will have a huge impact on the students and their ability to learn. If a teacher can actively engage the students and give good examples...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Wanyuan 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: H. F. – U.S.A. said: Beginners can be classified into five groups and can also be part of more than one group. Teachers need to be as visual as possible and encourage students to speak in English as much as possible in class. Clear and simple instructions and homework assignments will help students to understand lessons. English should be used as much as possible within the classroom. When teaching one to one, a teacher should do a needs analysis to find out what the student wants from the lesson and what he or she...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Greece Larissa 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 covers the basics of teaching to different kinds of students. When teaching beginners, teachers need to be extra clear and give simple instructions, and make sure to be patient and not do too much too quickly. Teaching individual students is quite different to teaching groups, as only one student's needs are to be catered for, but many activities designed for group lessons can still be adapted for an individual. Teaching children is perhaps the most rewarding kind of lesson, but the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Tekirdag Turkey 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: Before you start your business English course, you need to know: 1. Who is your student? 2. What kind of English language level do they have? 3. What do they really need to know about the English language. The unit 3 is about to help answering on these questions. First meetings,testing systems, needs analysis, syllabuss design, end of course assessment of students, examinations and course evaluations. All of these parts of your teaching are necessary.Unit 20 discussed troubleshooting. ...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Spain a coruna 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 3 is about the course development. Here, it talks about topics about what to do in the first meetings, level testing, conducting needs analysis, types of the syllabi to use, and how to create one. I have learned that we need to do level tests for us to know the methods and strategies we can use before starting the course. We also need to know what specific needs do we need to focus on all levels of our students. Moreover, as a teacher, there is a need to use all the four macro-skills...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Brazil Mogi Das Cruzes 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 9 focuses on lesson planning. It discusses the purposes of making a lesson plan, its importance as a tool for teachers and how to go about producing an effective plan. Like any other teaching material, a lesson plan is only as good as the teacher who creates it and uses it well. The teacher must think of what activities will be most effective, approximate the time the students will need for each phase, anticipate problems and be ready for solutions. Moreover, the teacher needs to set...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Highest 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: C.W. - Japan said: This course was a great chance for me to gain confidence in my teaching skills and also to identify areas of weakness that I must work on improving. Many times as I was reading or watching the material, I found myself nodding along and agreeing with the points mentioned. This helped to boost my confidence as a teacher as it means that I am on the right track. All teachers need feedback, not only from students, but from colleagues or more experienced teachers. That is something that...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Brest France 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 14 is about evaluation and testing. To assess students is an integral part of teaching. It allows not only to the teacher, but to the students as well to measure the progress they have achieved. There are many ways to do it, and this way should be chosen according to the need of the students and the teaching context. For example, it would be unlikely to give a 3-page test to students after only 2 courses.The course book usually does not suit for all learners. Thus, the teachers need the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Italy livorno 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: 'How do we use language appropriately for classroom functions?' that's the main question. Classroom functions are the purposes for which we use language in the classroom. These functions are many and varied, for example explaining and instructing. For each classroom function there are different exponents we can use. The choice of exponent depends on the learning context and purpose, the learners' needs, their age and level. When we choose language that is right for the situation and our audience,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Certification Mexico Toluca 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 talks about some common problems when teaching in the classrooms. Teachers will usually come across some problems, such as large groups, small groups, new groups, existing groups, different English levels, and etc. It is important to establish good relationship with students and between students no matter what kind groups a teacher will teach in the classroom. Also, there are some activities and techniques that can be used to deal with different situations. For example, when...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Kenya Nakuru 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: Teaching equipment is definite a blessing from God. An ESL teacher can do a million things in the classroom when technology is there to be used. Computers, overhead projectors, smart boards are just a few things to help you teach the best class ever. The downside to so much technology is the money problem. Not every culture, country or school has the funds to be able to afford all this. Teaching technology equipment for a classroom is expensive. They always need places where it all can function...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs 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: This unit has given me all the tools that I need in order to be a great teacher. I´ve learned the importance of a teacher´s behavior in front of the class and the relationship that needs to have with every student. I have learned how to manage eye contact, gesturing, how to use my voice, how to relate to them. For the activities how to group students for activities with the pros and cons. The need of every classroom for arrangements proving that Orderly Rows is the best option. I´ve...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges Registered 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.K. - Canana said: Lesson PlanningLesson planning is a fundamental skill all teachers must develop and perfect throughout their teaching carriers. It takes thinking and time to develop your own lesson plans and just like most skills, you`ll get better at it the more you do it. Planning is a sign of professionalism and students know if teacher is prepared for his/her lessons. By planning effective lessons teachers get a respect of their students. Lesson plan communicates to a teacher and guide him/her...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Affordable 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.M. - U.S.A. said: Multiple intelligenceMultiple intelligences is a psychological theory suggesting that people have aptitudes or intelligences in seven areas. Though not set in stone the seven areas are linguistic, musical, logical/mathematical, spatial, body/kinesthetic, intra-personal, and inter-personal. The implications of this theory in education are abundant. If students have different intelligences, then teachers must teach their subject from each of these intelligences. The intelligences fall...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Skoplje 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: D.M. - Greece said: Unit 1 is an introduction to the \"Teaching Business English\" course where we can find the course content, its aims and objectives and our opportunities in career development. We can ultimate the course in less than a week or in six months, depending on our specific needs. We are approaching this course upon completion of a TEFL course, which is the most widely recognized certification to teach English as a Foreign language. As English is the modern language of business, international companies...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Glen Berne Estates Delaware 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: The unit looks at various activities and techniques. Those can be used when teaching specific groups and focusing on their needs. Teachers use different ways to teach beginners, intermediate students, or young learners. For instance there are a lot of categories and terms describing beginners, for example: the absolute, false, adult, young, and a beginner who doesn't know the Roman alphabet yet. All these categories need a bit different teacher approach. As always it is essential for...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Germany Herne 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 is a great introduction to the world of English tenses. I can imagine that native speakers are unaware of the rules and types of tenses there are; we just know how to use them from experience. This unit gives new English as a Foreign Language (EFL) teacher excellent examples by breaking each present tense down into affirmative, negative and question form. The formulas given will prove as useful aids when the teacher needs to explain how to use the different aspects of the present tense...  [Read more]

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