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Embark on a Life-Changing Adventure with a Gap Year in Ecuador 1. Discover the Beauty of Ecuador 2. Benefits of Taking a Gap Year 3. TEFL Certification with ITTT 4. How to Make the Most of Your Gap Year in Ecuador Ecuador, located in South America, is a country known for its stunning natural landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and diverse wildlife. From the lush Amazon rainforest to the majestic Andes mountains and the pristine beaches of the Pacific coast, Ecuador offers a wide range of experiences for travelers seeking adventure and exploration. The country is also home to vibrant cities like Quito and Cuenca, where you can immerse yourself in the local culture, sample delicious cuisine, and explore historic sites. Taking a gap year can be a transformative experience that allows you to...  [Read more]

In the dynamic landscape of the South Korean workforce, the issue of the gender pay gap stands as a significant barrier to achieving true equality. Despite advancements in various sectors, women in South Korea continue to face challenges in securing fair compensation for their labor. This article delves into the intricacies of the gender pay gap in South Korea, examining its causes, implications, and potential solutions. The gender pay gap refers to the disparity in earnings between men and women in the same or similar positions. In South Korea, this gap remains a prevalent issue, with women earning significantly less than their male counterparts. According to data from the Korean Statistical Information Service, women in South Korea earn approximately 63% of what men earn, highlighting a...  [Read more]

The gender wage gap is a prevalent issue across various industries worldwide, including the field of English teaching. In recent years, there has been a growing awareness of the disparities in pay between male and female educators. This article aims to delve into the factors contributing to the gender wage gap in the English teaching profession, explore the implications of this gap, and discuss potential solutions to address it. 1. Educational Attainment: Despite women outnumbering men in obtaining degrees in education and language-related fields, studies have shown that male English teachers tend to earn higher salaries. This discrepancy is often attributed to implicit biases and stereotypes that undervalue the work of female educators. 2. Experience and Seniority: Another factor...  [Read more]

There are many reasons why people take a gap year and there is no particular best time to do it. You might have just finished high school or university and are unsure what you want to do next. You might already be in work, but are bored of the daily routine and looking for a break. Whatever your reason for taking a few months, a year, or even longer away from your existing life, it could be the best decision you ever made. After being away for a while you should find you have time to reflect on the past, enjoy your present, and most importantly, make well thought out plans for your future. Initially many people assume that teaching English during a gap year is simply a good way to earn some cash while traveling from place to place. However, there are many reasons why teaching abroad is a...  [Read more]

TEFL or Teaching English as a Foreign Language refers to teaching English to students for whom it is not their mother tongue. TEFL can take place in English-speaking regions, for example in language schools or summer camps or before the start of a university degree, but usually occurs in the student´s own country. There, TEFL can be either within the state school system, or private, either in an after-hours language school or with a one-on-one tutor. The teachers may be native or non-native speakers of English. (Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)Taking a TEFL course as a non-native English speaker was a great experience, with a wild awakening. Life has a way of bringing surprises, not bad or good, they become what you make them to be, and the outcome depends on how you embrace...  [Read more]

Unveiling the Magic of Santorini's White-Washed Villages, Crystal Blue Waters, and Charming Sunsets 1. Discovering Santorini's Unique Charm 2. Immerse Yourself in the Beauty of the White-Washed Villages 3. Indulge in the Crystal Blue Waters Surrounding Santorini 4. Witness the Spectacular Sunsets of Santorini Santorini, a breathtaking island in the Aegean Sea, is a must-visit destination for travelers seeking a combination of natural beauty, rich history, and unparalleled charm. From its iconic white-washed villages perched on cliffs to its crystal blue waters and enchanting sunsets, Santorini offers a truly magical experience that will captivate your senses and leave you in awe. Whether you are exploring from a foreign land or embarking on a once-in-a-lifetime adventure, Santorini...  [Read more]

Florida is an impressive destination filled with natural beauty and action. Whether you visit its cities, beaches or parks, Florida’s laid-back atmosphere is evident everywhere. When the first Spanish settlers came from Europe and landed on the rich soil of the area, they were fascinated by what they found. Lush nature, rich flora, and fauna and lots of sunshine are among the reasons why they named the land Florida, or “Land of Flowers”. The state’s peninsula shape and two coasts, on the Atlantic and the Gulf of Mexico, create a favorable climate that allows exotic plants and animals to thrive. The best part is that you can experience all that first-hand when joining our four-week TEFL/TESOL program in Florida. Our training center location of Orlando is one of Florida’s most...  [Read more]

  Once we're satisfied that all the students have been engaged and that they've been given the opportunity to say something, we can move on to our study phase. Here, it may be necessary or useful to actually pre-teach some gaps in knowledge that have been shown from the engage phase and those gaps in knowledge may include actual grammar structures or indeed useful vocabulary and it's very important that, before we move on to doing any forms of activity, we check their understanding of this material. So, we need to do some study exercises. It's also very useful if you leave this information up on the board through all that study period. Those study activities can just be the normal types of gap fills or matching activities and, as always, we need to demonstrate those activities,...  [Read more]

ITTT offers one of the best quality TEFL training courses in all of Brazil. Located in the city of Natal, our centre’s facilities are ideally located for you to begin your teaching career. All course participants will also have the benefit of our invaluable job support service, so finding a paid position after you complete your course shouldn’t be a problem. Whether you plan to teach in Brazil, elsewhere in South America, or anywhere else around the world, we will do all we can to help you secure a great TEFL job that will have you feeling like the world is your oyster. Due to the vast size of the country and its large population, there is no shortage of teaching opportunities throughout Brazil. From the numerous urban areas to Brazil’s rural countryside, an EFL teacher certified by...  [Read more]

All canny religions and TEFL is no exception, offer confession and then redemption. Confess your sins of grammatical omission and TEFL will grant absolution with a certificate to prove it. Also, like most religions, it has branches everywhere. This is how most potential worshippers are recruited. For example, if you go online, you will find the cryptically named, 'Dave´s ESL Cafe´s Teacher Training Forum.' It is packed with attractive bite sized pieces of information and the usual testimonials by the Stepford Student's. From the inevitable, "Better than I could have hoped." To the unintentionally funny, "My head is now full of ideas." Further up or down the advertising food chain, is the 'workabroad' website which tries to attract its TEFL worshippers in the pithy...  [Read more]

If you are looking for a destination with lush nature and stunning scenery in America, come and visit Wisconsin. Even though the state is nicknamed “America’s Dairyland”, there is far more to see in Wisconsin than just farmland. However, it is worth noting that the state is America’s largest producer of dairy product and also produces the best cheese in the country. Take a closer look and you will find that Wisconsin offers lush nature, including big forests, lakes, and even waterfalls. Due to its location at the Great Lakes, Wisconsin is a major destination for water sports enthusiasts, but you can also find plenty of trails for hiking and biking. Join our TEFL/TESOL course in Wisconsin and spend four exciting weeks in the state. The coast of Lake Superior in Wisconsin is a major...  [Read more]

All canny religions and TEFL is no exception, offer confession and then redemption. Confess your sins of grammatical omission and TEFL will grant absolution with a certificate to prove it. Also, like most religions, it has branches everywhere. This is how most potential worshippers are recruited. For example, if you go online, you will find the cryptically named, ?Dave´s ESL Cafe´s Teacher Training Forum.? It is packed with attractive bite sized pieces of information and the usual testimonials by the Stepford Student?s. From the inevitable, "Better than I could have hoped." To the unintentionally funny, "My head is now full of ideas." Further up or down the advertising food chain, is the...  [Read more]

Indiana is a popular destination in the USA due to the natural beauty of the state. It is one of the eight Great Lakes states in the Midwest of the USA and also located on the Ohio River in the south, which marks the border between Indiana and Kentucky. Indiana’s history dates back to 8000 BC and beyond when Native Americans first populated the area. Therefore, there are countless historic attractions, as well as manmade crafts all over the state. On top of that, Indiana’s lush nature makes it possible to engage in a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the entire year. All of these factors make Indiana a great location for your TEFL/TESOL training course. Come and join our training center in Indiana and spend four exciting weeks in the state. Countless state-of-the-art museums,...  [Read more]

  This video is part of our ESA Methodology series. The ESA methodology consists of three stages. In this series, we look at the individual purposes of each stage and typical activities for each stage. This second video introduces the study phase of ESA. The purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check the understanding of that material.The second stage or phase of the lesson is known as the study phase and really the purpose of this phase is to cover the actual teaching of the lesson and to check understanding of that material. Typically in an ESA lesson, the study phase will have two parts. The first phase of the study is to cover the actual teaching component in what's known as the board work and what we try to do in the board work phase is to...  [Read more]

  This video is a review of the conditionals in the English language. We take a look at the zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, third conditional and mixed conditional. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the conditionals in an ESL setting. 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. Productive skills are very important from a writing and speaking perspectives, having a communicative purpose while matching accuuracy and...  [Read more]

The state of Arizona is blessed with abundant natural wonders and a long history. Due to the booming copper mines in the in the 19th century, Arizona is also called “The Copper State”. You can also find world-famous attractions like the mighty Grand Canyon in Arizona. This national park attracts many millions of people from across the world each year with its orange and red sandstone formations and scenic hiking routes along the Colorado River. The Grand Canyon National Park was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is also among the oldest parks in America. Arizona is home to a splendid collection of parks and is, therefore, the perfect destination for those who seek to spend quality time in nature. You have the choice between 22 national parks and 30 state parks in Arizona offering...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review video another group of trainees share their experiences during the TEFL/TESOL four-week in-class course in Corinth, Greece. They talk about the challenging and rewarding aspects of the course. ITTT's in-class course covers grammar, phonology, teaching methodologies, and lesson preparation techniques. You will also be given the opportunity to teach real students. Our course will give you the confidence to stand up in front of a class of students, we will also teach you how to plan lessons and help you to create and select activities and teaching materials that will make your lessons interesting and productive. 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...  [Read more]

Seating arrangement is a fundamental component of classroom management. For a seating arrangement to be effective, the classroom must be organized based on what the teacher wishes to accomplish in the lesson. Increased 'on task' behavior is observed when the teacher chooses the appropriate seating arrangement for the lesson (1,2). Three common arrangements, orderly rows, clusters and the semi-circle will be examined in this paper. The positive and negative attributes of each arrangement will briefly be addressed. One seating arrangement will not be determined as superior because the best arrangement is determined by class dynamics and the lesson plan (3).Rows: All desks are aligned single file, one desk in front of the other. This type of arrangement is very traditional and...  [Read more]

  Throughout section on the teaching of productive skills and the teaching of receptive skills our activate activities will usually involve some form of game and our final consideration here will be the use of games in the classroom. We can start with a definition of what we actually mean by a game and it basically has three components. A game is an activity that has rules it should have for its purpose in the classroom a teaching point and by nature to the fact that it's a game it should also include an element of fun. So that will be our working definition for a game that we're going to use in the classroom. There are many different types of games and they range between the competitive and those will require cooperation and there are all sorts of games that involve both of these...  [Read more]

  This particular methodology is known as a straight arrow ESA lesson. If every single lesson that we undertook with our students was a straight arrow ESA lesson then it is quite possible that the students would be able to predict what is going to come up next and whilst this is good for the lower level students, then it could potentially become a little bit boring for our higher level students. So what Harmer did in his ideas about ESA, was to generate two other types of ESA lesson that we can use to try and generate a little bit more interest. So, the other two types of ESA lesson that we can follow: The first is known as a boomerang lesson and the second is known as a patchwork lesson and what we're going to do is to have a look at those other types of ESA lesson in a little bit...  [Read more]

If you are looking for an exciting destination to take your TEFL/TESOL course in, choose Georgia! Filled with historic sites, spectacular national parks, and exciting cities, Georgia is a great place to become an English language teacher. Georgia is the last of the original Thirteen Colonies and features quite a collection of historic sites. On top of that, its natural landscapes are also worth noting, especially the northern part with the Blue Ridge Mountains and the east with its splendid Atlantic Coast. Visitors and locals also have the choice between over 60 major parks where they can engage in various different outdoor activities. Atlanta is home to our renowned training school. The center is located in downtown Atlanta and offers convenient amenities. To explore Georgia to the...  [Read more]

Nevada is one of the most visited states in the USA, due to its vibrant cities and exceptional landscapes. When the silver mining began in Nevada in 1858, the state has seen tremendous waves of immigration from all parts of the world. Still today, Nevada is often referred to as “The Silver State” due to its importance in the silver industry for the United States. Come to Nevada and you will find that its five regions of Ely, Elko, Las Vegas, Tonopah, and Reno have a lot to offer. Deserts, canyons, sandstones, and rivers are what makes Nevada such a unique place. Northern Nevada is home to Red Rock Canyon, one of the most interesting parks in the area. Imagine red sandstones, blue skies, and cowboys riding majestic horses. If you do not want to join them on horseback, simply rent a...  [Read more]

Without a doubt, New York is among the top most visited states in America. This is because of the many historic attractions, natural wonders and vibrant cities in the region. On top of that, New York is one of the most ethnically diverse states due to the mass immigration since the early 19th century. Today, New York is a melting pot of cultures, languages and also food. You will find everything you can imagine in New York. Upstate New York is the right place for you if you are searching for lush nature, such as forests and tall mountains. Many locals and those from further away come to the northern part of New York to spend some quality time outdoors. Lake George is a popular destination for those wanting to hike, bike or camp in a picturesque location. There are also a couple of...  [Read more]

The city of Madison in Wisconsin, USA, is blessed with extraordinary natural landscapes. The area around the city is the traditional home of the Native American Ho Chunk tribe who lived in this sacred land surrounded by four lakes, Lake Mendota, Lake Monona, Lake Kegonsa, and Lake Waubesa. When the first American settlers came to the area they built their homes and named the city after former US President James Madison. Many travellers from around the united states and across the globe come here to visit a variety of attractions, including Monona Terrace, First Unitarian Society Meetinghouse, and Memorial Union. As you can see, Madison is the perfect combination of nature and history that makes for a great place to take your TEFL/TESOL course. Madison has a long history that begins in...  [Read more]

The brazilian ITTT course is located in the amazing city of Natal. Aptly known as the ""city of sun"", Natal enjoys a pleasant 360 days of sunshine a year, with a comfortable average temperature of 28°C. Natal is one of the closest spots in Brazil to both europe and North America, receiving direct flights from a number of European cities. Natal is also famous for having the best air quality in the Americas and is blessed with more than 20 incredible beaches with crystal clear waters and coral reefs along the coast - a spectacular destination for your TEFL course. Every year, thousands of tourists are attracted by the gorgeous dunes, balmy weather and calm ocean, making Natal one of the most visited places in the north-east of Brazil. If you prefer your water just as wet but not as wild,...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word mirage. This word refers to an optical illusion such as the appearance of water in a desert. This word comes from the French 'se mirer' meaning ‘be reflected'. 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. In this unit I have learnt about , authentic and non-authentic materials , lesson planning , taking a look at an example of a lesson plan , book resources , , course books ,its advantages ,...  [Read more]

1. The Importance of English Language Education 2. The Benefits of Teaching English as a Foreign Language 3. ITTT: Your Gateway to TEFL and TESOL Training 4. Start Your Journey Today with ITTT English has become a global language, spoken by millions of people around the world. It is the primary language of international communication, business, and diplomacy. As such, the ability to speak English fluently has become increasingly important in today's interconnected world. English language education plays a crucial role in empowering individuals with the skills they need to succeed in their personal and professional lives. Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) opens up a world of opportunities for both educators and students. For educators, TEFL provides a chance to explore new...  [Read more]

What can be said about incredible New York City that hasn’t already been said? Immerse yourself in New York City for five minutes, and you’ll see why it’s like no other place on earth. Only here will you find all of America’s attributes - the diversity, the culture, and the style - intensified in such an intriguing way. And only here will you experience those sublime moments that New York City is famous for. If you're a first-time visitor, come and see the Empire State and Chrysler Buildings, the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, Times Square, the Bronx Zoo, Staten Island Ferry, Brooklyn Bridge and all our other world-famous attractions. If you've been here before, there's always another neighborhood to explore, another restaurant to try, another Broadway show or museum to...  [Read more]

As the World City of Asia, Hong Kong is a true global melting pot. East and West have combined over the years to create a thriving and modern metropolis that is at the center of world finance. Soaring skyscrapers provide a magnificent backdrop to the hustle and bustle of life on the streets and taking your TEFL course here will put you right in the heart of the action of this unique and vibrant city. As a global hub of trade and finance the people of Hong Kong recognise the importance of learning English from native speakers. Therefore there is good demand for English teachers looking to work in Hong Kong. English teachers are held in high regard and are well compensated. Work experience in Hong Kong will look good on your resume and be regarded favourably by future employers elsewhere in...  [Read more]

1. Overview of Teaching English in Nepal 2. Benefits of Volunteering to Teach English in Nepal 3. Requirements and Preparation for Teaching English in Nepal 4. Impact of Teaching English in Nepal Are you passionate about teaching and looking for a unique opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others? Consider volunteering to teach English in Nepal with ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). This experience will not only allow you to explore the rich culture and natural beauty of Nepal but also contribute to the local community by imparting valuable language skills. Nepal is a country known for its breathtaking landscapes, diverse culture, and warm hospitality. Despite these attributes, many Nepalese individuals face challenges due to limited access to quality education,...  [Read more]