TEFL Sour John

One of the most important ideas that teachers need to embrace is how to use large class groups as an advantage, rather than viewing them as a challenge. A teacher normally does not have any choice regarding the actual class size, although private tutoring would be the exception. In teaching classes of 40 or more, students could effectively learn together more easily by providing a humorous and cohesive class structure. Students who are comfortable and happy in their surroundings tend to be eager, excited and more interested in the learning process, which is the ultimate goal. Many discussion topics are relevant to the teaching of large classes, various types of seating arrangements being one of them. Each has a specific advantage depending on the class and the subject ...  [Read more]

  John is currently teaching in Seoul, South Korea in a local school and at his home. John completed the TESOL course with ITTT. In this TESOL review video, John tells us what he gained from taking the course. The knowledge he gained from the course has already helped to improve his lessons and he is getting positive feedback from his students. John runs all of his own classes and is responsible for creating and choosing the materials for his classes as well as planning the lessons. Having completed this TESOL course, John is now considering taking further courses including a TESOL diploma and possibly a master’s in TESOL. 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]

English is the 'trade language' of the world'used in over 135 countries to communicate business transactions and international politics. Around 1 billion people in the world speak English. As of the year 2000, 750 million people, 350 million of whom speak it daily, were said to speak English. Millions of world citizens are now using what has been coined, 'Offshore English', to conduct business with other speakers of English as a second language. It has become evident after many failed business deals that native speakers of English must adapt their language to better suit their overseas colleagues.One example of an unsuccessful business venture due to miscommunication is found on Using English.com, in an article titled, 'What is Offshore English'' The article offers an...  [Read more]

  John tells us in this TESOL review that he completed his teaching course with ITTT while living in Mexico City, Mexico. The flexibility of ITTT's online courses mean that you can study anywhere in the world and fit your studying around your other commitments. 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 choosing what method of teaching you should use we must consider culture and type of students we will be teaching. Each methodology has its own...  [Read more]

It was while attempting to wrap my brain around the meaning of the construction "must needs", which I had encountered so often in classical English Literature, that I was incidentally drawn to an inves-tigation of modals. Modals, I learned, are semantic expressions of modalities: which is to say that they are nuanced constructions designed to express the speakers point of view with regards to his subject: be it his degree of certainty regarding the truth of a proposition he is propounding, his expression of permission, obligation, or necessity implicated in a situation, or his opinion regarding someone's- or something's- ability or volition with respect to a potential.Said differently, a modality is merely a point of view, and a modal a linguistic vehicle for expressing that...  [Read more]

  In this TEFL review, John from the Philippines tells us that he enjoyed taking the 120-hour online TEFL course from ITTT and found the information provided in the course units to be very helpful. During the course John learned about the ESA method of teaching English, reviewed his English language knowledge and picked up a number of tips and tricks for use in his lessons. The course also covers different levels of language learners and different types of classes such as one-on-one classes and business English classes. 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...  [Read more]

Experience the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, where the tantalizing aroma of street food fills the air and beckons you to indulge in a culinary adventure like no other. Dive into a world of flavors, textures, and spices that define the heart and soul of Vietnamese cuisine. From savory pho to crispy banh mi, the vibrant street food scene in Ho Chi Minh City offers a feast for the senses that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a journey through the bustling streets of Ho Chi Minh City, where every corner offers a new culinary delight waiting to be savored. Sample the iconic dishes that have put Vietnamese cuisine on the map, from the fragrant broth of pho to the savory delights of banh xeo. Whether you're a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, the vibrant street food scene...  [Read more]

It was while attempting to wrap my brain around the meaning of the construction "must needs", which I had encountered so often in classical English Literature, that I was incidentally drawn to an inves-tigation of modals. Modals, I learned, are semantic expressions of modalities: which is to say that they are nuanced constructions designed to express the speakers point of view with regards to his subject: be it his degree of certainty regarding the truth of a proposition he is propounding, his expression of permission, obligation, or necessity implicated in a situation, or his opinion regarding someone?s- or something?s- ability or volition with respect to a potential. Said differently, a modality is merely a point of view, and a modal a linguistic...  [Read more]

'Idiom: groups of two or more words that taken together mean something different from the literal meaning of the individual words. Slang: informal speech that is outside conventional or standard usage and consists both of coined words and phrases and of new or extended meanings attached to established terms.' For a more specific definition we can look to http://en.wikipedia.org/wik, which offers the following detailed account of the two terms.Idiom: 'An idiom is an expression (i.e. term or phrase) whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal definitions and the arrangement of its parts, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through conventional use. In linguistics, idioms are figures of speech that contradict the principle of compositionality.'Common...  [Read more]

Idiom: groups of two or more words that taken together mean something different from the literal meaning of the individual words. Slang: informal speech that is outside conventional or standard usage and consists both of coined words and phrases and of new or extended meanings attached to established terms.? For a more specific definition we can look to http://en.wikipedia.org/wik, which offers the following detailed account of the two terms. Idiom: ?An idiom is an expression (i.e. term or phrase) whose meaning cannot be deduced from the literal definitions and the arrangement of its parts, but refers instead to a figurative meaning that is known only through conventional use. In linguistics, idioms are figures of speech that contradict the principle of...  [Read more]

  And now let's look at the future continuous tense. The future continuous tense is typically used to indicate an action in progress at a particular time in the future. To form this tense in the positive form, we have our subject, here we've used 'Karen', the word 'will', our auxiliary verb our helping verb 'to be' and then the present participle or the verb with 'ing', so 'Karen will be going'. In order to create the negative form, we keep with our positive form but add 'not' in between 'will' and our helping verb 'to be'. Finally, we ask a question by beginning with 'will', then we have our subject being sure to include our helping verb and the present participle: 'Will Karen be going?' Some of the more common usages for the future continuous tense are as follows. We can use them...  [Read more]

There are various different methods which are used to teach a second language. One such method is the immersion method of teaching , developed in Canada to provide Canada's majority group English- speaking students with opportunities to learn Canada's other official language, French. Students are taught a second language exclusively throught he medium of the second language.The structured immersion approach, however, must not be confused with submersion (which is really a non-approach). Essentially, it is a ' sink or swim ' approach. For example, a non-English-speaking French child moves to England and is placed in a regular English- speaking classroom and is taught exclusively in English in the same way as the English-speaking children.Bull (1965) drew a distinction between these...  [Read more]

  So, now we're going to fill the actual procedure of the lesson plan out itself. We mentioned at the start, the first thing we do, is to get some general information about the class that we'll be teaching and then, in order for someone to be able to cover our lesson, we need to present enough information in our lesson plan that they can actually carry it out. What I'm going to do is for each stage of the lesson, I'll indicate what I'm going to do in the lesson and then, we'll cut away from that to have a look to see how that will actually be achieved. So, our lesson is going to be based on a 45-minute lesson and the first phase is going to be the engage phase and it's going to be a straight arrow ESA lesson. I'm going to take approximately five minutes on my engage phase and in...  [Read more]

In the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL), games are very important, with adults and especially with children. Let?s face it, no matter how much one wants to learn another language sometimes class discussions about verb tenses and vocabulary can be monotonous, slow, and boring. Games make learning fun and can be used to add a little spice to class. Many people are motivated by competition so games can stimulate this enthusiasm and help to stimulate participation. Games can be used to aid in: learning vocabulary, verb usage, vocabulary review, pronunciation practice, phrase building, confidence building, and encouraging students to think and respond in English. Games are great ways to begin or end a class. Openers for classes are used to introduce...  [Read more]

In the teaching of English as a Second Language (ESL), games are very important, with adults and especially with children. Let’s face it, no matter how much one wants to learn another language sometimes class discussions about verb tenses and vocabulary can be monotonous, slow, and boring. Games make learning fun and can be used to add a little spice to class. Many people are motivated by competition so games can stimulate this enthusiasm and help to stimulate participation. Games can be used to aid in: learning vocabulary, verb usage, vocabulary review, pronunciation practice, phrase building, confidence building, and encouraging students to think and respond in English. Games are great ways to begin or end a class. Openers for classes are used to introduce new...  [Read more]

The United Kingdom has a rich history of educational practices that have evolved over the years to meet the changing needs of society. From traditional methods rooted in the classics to modern approaches embracing technology, teaching in the UK has seen significant transformations. Understanding the historical perspectives on teaching in the UK provides valuable insights into the current state of education and the direction it is heading. Throughout history, the UK has been home to influential figures who have shaped the field of education. From John Amos Comenius, known as the father of modern education, to pioneers like Charlotte Mason and Maria Montessori, the UK has been at the forefront of educational innovation. These visionaries have introduced new ideas and methodologies that have...  [Read more]

First we will look at the different levels of study currently available and how they relate to the world of TEFL qualifications. Taking the UK as an example, there are nine qualification levels; examples of actual UK qualifications at each level are given below: From the above, we can see that a degree in TEFL/TESOL is at level 6 and is therefore a very high level of study in the English teaching world. A few examples of such Level 6 courses are shown below: https://www.bachelorstudies.com/BA-English-Language-Linguistics-and-TESOL/United-Kingdom/York-St-John-University/ https://www.bachelorstudies.com/Bachelor-of-Arts-in-TESOL/USA/Great-Northern-University/ https://www.bachelorstudies.com/BA-TESOL/Thailand/Thongsook-College/ If you have a TEFL/TESOL degree the most obvious use of it would...  [Read more]

Given the linguistic dissimilarities between the English and Korean languages, there are inevitably a multitude of pitfalls awaiting the Korean-speaker who seeks to learn English. With nearly eight years of experience teaching in South Korean language centers, locally known as hagwon, I have personally witnessed difficulties involved in nearly all aspects English education, ranging from faulty teaching methods to fundamental difficulties with grammar and phonology. In order to evaluate these problems, some basic features should first be explained. Korean, like Japanese, is officially considered by most linguists to be a language of unknown origin. It does, however, share many common features with Ural-Altaic languages, such as Mongolian and Turkish. As such,...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word psychology. This word is used as a noun and describes the science of mind and behavior of a person or animal. The word was created by combining the Greek word psych? (meaning life or soul) with –logia, from the Greek logos, meaning reason. 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. As a teacher it is very difficult to know when you need to step up and correct a student and allow them to keep...  [Read more]

The following paper is a variation on the ?What I wish I had known before the course? topic. I have decided to focus on what I can do with what I have learned. I am not certain I will enter into the field of English instruction. In my traditional business courses, and if I enter into English instruction I plan to focus on the following three areas. ?Advocate for the use of high quality, Standard English ?Use grammar instruction carefully ?Encourage writing proficiency in all subjects/courses When teaching English?Quality Counts Advocating for Standard English The launch speech of Professor Koh Tai Ann, Chairman of the Speak Good English Movement of Singapore is a wonderfully crafted document that spells out the economic and social advantages of English mastery. The...  [Read more]

The following paper is a variation on the “What I wish I had known before the course” topic. I have decided to focus on what I can do with what I have learned. I am not certain I will enter into the field of English instruction. In my traditional business courses, and if I enter into English instruction I plan to focus on the following three areas.•Advocate for the use of high quality, Standard English•Use grammar instruction carefully•Encourage writing proficiency in all subjects/courses When teaching English—Quality CountsAdvocating for Standard English The launch speech of Professor Koh Tai Ann, Chairman of the Speak Good English Movement of Singapore is a wonderfully crafted document that spells out the economic and social advantages of...  [Read more]

Explore a world of delicious and nutritious recipes with our collection of healthy eating ideas. From hearty salads to wholesome soups, we've got you covered with a variety of dishes that are not only good for you but also incredibly tasty. Whether you're looking to maintain a healthy lifestyle, lose weight, or simply enjoy flavorful meals, our recipes offer a perfect balance of nutrients and flavors to suit your needs. Discover a wide range of recipes that cater to different dietary preferences and restrictions, including vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and low-carb options. Our easy-to-follow recipes are designed to help you make healthier choices without compromising on taste. With simple ingredients and step-by-step instructions, cooking nutritious meals has never been easier. Say...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. About ITTT 3. International TEFL and TESOL Training Programs 4. Benefits of Choosing ITTT Are you looking to kickstart a career in teaching English as a foreign language? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training) for comprehensive and high-quality certification programs. With a wide range of courses to choose from, ITTT is your go-to partner for achieving your teaching goals. ITTT has been a leading provider of TEFL and TESOL courses for over two decades, offering internationally recognized certification that opens doors to exciting opportunities worldwide. Whether you are a recent graduate, a seasoned educator looking to switch careers, or someone simply passionate about teaching, ITTT has a program tailored just for you. Our extensive range of...  [Read more]

Exploring a new destination goes beyond just sightseeing; immersing oneself in the local culture is a crucial aspect of any travel experience. Participating in cultural activities while traveling allows you to gain a deeper understanding of the customs, traditions, and way of life of the local people. It provides an opportunity to connect with the community, broaden your perspectives, and create lasting memories. When you engage in cultural activities, you have the chance to try new things, step out of your comfort zone, and learn from firsthand experiences. Whether it's attending a traditional dance performance, joining a cooking class, or visiting a local market, these activities offer a unique insight into the destination's heritage and lifestyle. By actively participating in cultural...  [Read more]

1. Why Choose ITTT for TEFL Certification? 2. Benefits of TEFL Certification in Leipzig 3. Student Testimonials on ITTT TEFL Certification 4. How to Enroll in ITTT TEFL Certification in Leipzig Looking to kickstart your teaching career with a reputable TEFL certification program in Leipzig? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). With a global reputation for excellence in teacher training, ITTT offers a range of TEFL certification courses designed to meet the needs of aspiring English teachers in Leipzig and beyond. ITTT stands out as a leading provider of TEFL certification courses worldwide, including in Leipzig. Here are some reasons why you should consider enrolling in an ITTT TEFL course: 1. Accredited Courses: ITTT courses are internationally recognized and...  [Read more]

1. Introduction 2. Benefits of Online TEFL Certification Programs 3. Online TEFL Certification Program Reviews 4. Testimonials from Online TEFL Certification Program Graduates Are you considering pursuing a TEFL certification program but are unsure of where to start? Look no further than ITTT (International TEFL and TESOL Training). With a wide range of online TEFL certification programs available, ITTT offers convenient and flexible options for individuals looking to kickstart their teaching careers or advance in the field of English language education. Online TEFL certification programs through ITTT provide numerous benefits for aspiring English language teachers. One of the key advantages is the flexibility to study at your own pace and from the comfort of your own home. This...  [Read more]

ITTT’s TEFL course in Taiwan is located in the capital city of Taipei, a thriving metropolis that is the political, economic, academic, and cultural center of Taiwan and is a significant hub in the East Asia region. Taipei is a town of many contrasts brought about by its fascinating history. Modern skyscrapers soar above ancient Chinese temples and colonial buildings. Taipei’s most noted building is the Taipei 101 building, which was the tallest building when it was built in 2004. It was only knocked off the top spot in 2009 by the Burj Khalifa. The culture and history of Taiwan can be discovered in the many interesting museums around the city such as the National Palace Museum where you'll see a large assortment of ceramics, carvings, paintings and calligraphy from ancient China. One...  [Read more]

The British education system has a rich history that has evolved over centuries, shaping the way students are taught and educated. From traditional methods to modern approaches, the way knowledge is imparted has seen significant changes over time. In this article, we will delve into the historical teaching methods in the British education system, highlighting the key developments that have influenced the way students learn. In the earlier years of the British education system, traditional teaching methods were predominant. These methods were often teacher-centered, with a focus on rote learning and memorization. Students were expected to sit quietly in rows, listen to the teacher, and absorb information through lectures and written materials. The curriculum was structured and rigid,...  [Read more]

Paris, France. An incredible destination for a TEFL course. What can be said about Paris that you don’t already know? Paris assaults the senses, demanding to be seen, heard, touched, tasted and smelt. From romance along the Seine to landscapes on bus-sized canvases to lounging in cafés discussing the finer points on the use of garlic, Paris is the essence of all things French. TEFL trainees can gaze longingly at its breezy boulevards, impressive monuments, great works of art and magic lights. Savour its gourmet pastiche of cheese, chocolate, wine and seafood. Feel the wind in your face as you rollerblade through Bastille, or a soupçon of fear and pleasure at the top of the Eiffel Tower. Paris is a city to discover before, during and after your TEFL course. So see the sights, visit the...  [Read more]

Embark on a journey through time as we delve into the rich history and vibrant culture of Ho Chi Minh City, a bustling metropolis in Vietnam that seamlessly blends the old with the new. From its colonial past to its modern-day charm, this city is a melting pot of traditions, architecture, and flavors that are sure to captivate all who visit. Join us as we explore the hidden gems and iconic landmarks that make Ho Chi Minh City a must-visit destination in Southeast Asia. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, bears the indelible marks of its colonial past, with French architecture and influences evident throughout the city. Stroll through the streets lined with elegant boulevards, historic buildings, and charming cafes that harken back to a bygone era. The Notre-Dame Cathedral, Central...  [Read more]