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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 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 Erath Louisiana 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 3 we covered how one should go about assessing students, testing and course development. I learnt that on the first encounter with the student I would need to determine the level of English proficiency. To do that I would need to conduct a general English level test. Following that I would need to do a needs analysis to find out the students pervious English learning experience, how they intend to use the language at work and what areas they would need the most work in. To structure a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Mendota Illinois 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 covered how teachers can learn what levels their students are at and what their students need. In general, the lesson focused on how best to provide the information students need for their courses. Conducting a variety of tests (needs analysis, diagnostic, placement, etc) is essential to figuring out how effective the course is. If you do not know what the student needs, then your course is bound to be ineffective for them. So if you do not conduct a progress test, then you will not know...  [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 Jobs Russia Miass 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 think this lessons information about lesson planning line up very closely with my own experiences. Especially in the idea of flexibility being extremely important. When I was new to teaching I was very nervous and would over plan lessons with extra content because I was worried I would finish the lesson early and have nothing else to do. I would also try to run through lessons in my head to the extent that it was like trying to memorize a script. As I gained experience, I learned it was...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Tomah 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: This unit went over how to teach special groups, including young learners, adult learners, companies, and learners from all different backgrounds in one room. There are certain ways the teacher will need to conduct the class based on the atmosphere and kind of group in the classroom. For example, a group of young learners is going to need to feel comfortable and entertained, and to do that the professors needs to come up with many activities to keep the attention of the young learners. I also learned...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Azerbaijan Baku 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: there are various ways that we can develop a course for young children. the first thing to do in the first meeting with students is to examine level testing and the needs analysis. level descriptions vary but we can name the levels as starter, elementary, pre-intermediate, intermediate and upper-intermediate. after having gained some knowledge of students,we can carry out a needs analysis. Using both the results of the tests and needs analysis we can arrange a suitable grouping. There are some...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL puebla de zaragoza 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. S. – U.S.A. said: This unit looks at the various ways to go about teaching specialized groups of English students such as with one on one lessons, teaching a young or multilingual classroom, and teaching business English. All of these groups have their special needs and the class must therefore be tailored to them appropriately. One on one lessons will be much more personal and informal and will have a lot of discussion. Young learners need a lot of visual aids, verbal affirmation when they do well,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Yingkou 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 19 pertains to information on teaching special groups. The unit covered information on teaching beginners, teaching individual students, teaching children, and teaching business English. It seems obvious but each group really does have individual needs that need to be met or different methodologies that work best. Children are a group I currently work with so I enjoyed having more information how to be more effective with them. I found the tips on addressing student behavior very beneficial. I...  [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 Jobs Japan Urawa 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 contains some common types of groups of English learners that teachers might encounter some time in their teaching careers. It also covers how to teach these types of groups and some common problems that these groups may present in the classroom. The types of groups are: beginners, one to one, young learners, business English, and monolingual and multilingual. In the beginners group are some categories that teachers need to have in mind when preparing their lessons; these categories are...  [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 Certification Abbotabad Pakistan 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 19 ( Teaching special groups ) it helps as a kindergarten how to do and dont's inside the classroom or how to handle the children . It is really applicable and easy to do to the children. We all know that children are not same they have their own special talents or special needs, but this unit help me how to address this needs of the children , from activities to homework.In this unit, students learn how to talk about and troubleshoot technical problems. In each class, the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Ecuador ambato 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 section was a broad overview of basic grammar in the English language. It was helpful to review these principles. Several sections were especially helpful. First, the distinguishing between countable and uncountable nouns. One needs simply to determine if the noun is countable or not, if it is countable in the given context than \"a\" or \"an\" need be used as the article. Second, as a native speaker articles come naturally, it was helpful to review the specific rules given to determine...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Crandall 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: From this unit I have learn't about authentic and created materials and how they both have their advantages and disadvantages in the classroom. I also learn't the names of a few course books that are based on British English and two that are based on American English. Most importantly I learn't about what you should look for when buying a course book and how to use it, as in, what you should and shouldn't do with the course book. I feel that as I am a new, inexperienced teacher, I would do well with a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Chapeltown 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: This last unit for this TEFL course wraps up all the things that teacher needs to aware in facing either new group or existing group of ESL course. An experienced teacher will know what to do to face students in their first day in class, while new teacher might have no clue of what to do. In such situation, this unit come in handy. You list all of the material very carefully and plainly. Understand the step, the situation, and the type of group of students will lead (may I say) a successful first...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Brazil aracaju 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 learned about lesson plans. There are many reasons why lesson plans are important. Lesson plans help the teacher plan how the day will go. The teacher can see whether or not their ideas and goals for the lesson can be realistically fulfilled in one lesson. They can solidify what their objectives are. Lesson plans can be as structured or as basic as needed, but they do need to be flexible. If a teacher finds that they need to make a change during the class to meet the students'...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Fessenden North Dakota 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 19 is about teaching special groups. These groups could be beginners, children, individuals, Business English or professional learners. They all need analysis and understanding of each group needs and actions. They vary in terms of ages, level of motivation, level of English and cultural differences. It is important for the teacher to know his/her student/s well before giving a lesson. The last part which is about teaching Business English and English for Specific Purposes is very helpful...  [Read more]