Online TEFL Course
Online TEFL Course on Moodle
If you find an online TEFL course on Moodle, you will probably be impressed at how convenient and efficient the course is. For an online course that is interactive, efficient, and organized, look for TEFL courses that utilize programs such as Moodle.
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What Makes a TEFL Course One of the Best?
Choosing to venture down the TEFL career path is exciting. Searching for the best online TEFL course means looking for a course that consists of high-quality instructors and outstanding content. Finding the best online TEFL course can be quite tricky if you do not know what to look for.
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Online Certificate with ITTO
Making plans for your future in Teaching English as a Foreign Language presents some important decisions on your part. You need to consider the time, effort and expense you are willing to contribute to your future as a certified teacher, as well as the different certification methods.
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Specialty Certificate Courses
Teaching English with TED Talks
In recent years, TED talks have grown into a global internet powerhouse of idea and information sharing. For teaching English as a foreign language (EFL), TED Talks videos of these conferences provide ample opportunities to develop and refine students’ English speaking and comprehension abilities in an engaging and informative way. With thousands of TED talk videos available online, given from speakers such as Al Gore, Bill Gates and Ken Robinson, and covering a wide range of topics, students and teachers alike will learn something new. Here are some ideas on how to teach English with TED talks.
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Why Teach English to Young LearnersTeaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) is a way to introduce English as a foreign language to young students. While children may not have an understanding of why it is important to learn a second language, there are many reasons that answer the question, “Why teach English to young learners?”
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Difference of Teaching Young Learners versus Teaching AdultsThere is a high demand for TEFL specialists that can teach both adults and children; on the other hand, when choosing one age group to instruct, the difference of teaching young learners versus teaching adults must be considered in order to ensure that you find the best fit for your skills and teaching style.
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Why take a TEYL course
If you long for the opportunity to teach abroad, getting certified to teach English is a great way to immerse yourself into local cultures and impact students of all ages. A Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL) course certifies teachers to lead instruction in English as a foreign language to young students around the world.
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Teaching English to Young Learners (TEYL)
The art of Teaching English to Young Learners is a specific skill which needs specific training to be performed effectively. The majority of Teaching English as a Foreign Language courses focus on teaching adults.
These results in certificate holders who would like to teach children finding themselves without the necessary skills and ability to be able to teach Young Learners effectively.
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Games to teach English learners
While games to teach English learners are indeed a “change of pace” as stated above, they are also very useful tools for fluency, as “Children tend to forget they are learning and so use the language spontaneously.” (Roth) In our own teaching experience, it seems the same can be true for adults. Basically, if you are having fun doing something, you don’t have time to be bored or frustrated with it and will get more out of the activity.
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Teaching Business EnglishThe field of teaching English has become quite competitive over the years so employers also have higher standards to fulfill. Without the proper Teaching English as a Foreign Language certification, a resume will not stand out at all among so many others. In order to gain recognition and a higher salary, specialty certificates, such as, Teaching Business English (TBE) are required to make it happen.
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Technology and Learning EnglishThe rapidly advancing age of technology has made it possible to overcome many different challenges in our world today. But the benefits and versatility of technology are not as evident as it is with learning English. This is why more advocates support the integration of technology into education. The positive influence of technology when learning English is valuable and can maximize the overall experience.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language
Steps for Getting a TEFL Job
To successfully find a teaching job, you must first complete a TEFL or TESOL certification. Not long ago, getting a TEFL job was a fairly easy or simple process, but in recent years, these posts have gained popularity. As a result the competition has also greatly increased and schools are demanding a higher level of qualifications. They want professionals that have the training and skill sets to be successful in the new environment.
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Tips for Finding a Teaching Job
Before you apply to any teaching position, you will have to do a bit of research. This type of job requires a visa, passport, interviews and a curriculum vita. The process may take a few weeks before you receive a contract or job offer; which is usual when applying for jobs internationally. There are many organizations that can help you get this type of job, but here are a few tips to get you started.
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How to Write a Curriculum Vitae for Teaching English
To qualify as an EFL instructor, you need to have both experience and a list of certain qualifications. Acceptable experience includes tutoring, volunteering, residential teaching courses or a year abroad that had a teaching element. When preparing your CV, first understand what the company is looking for as the ideal candidate. Look at the mission statements, testimonies and the application section of the associated website.
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What makes a good teacher?
A good English as a Foreign Language teacher is an important factor when students are learning English as a second language or as a foreign language. As a general consensus, students say that great teachers are those that remember what it was like to be a student and treat students as equals.
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Why Teach English as a Foreign Language?
If you love teaching and have been searching for your niche, you may have wondered at some point, “Why teach English as a foreign language?” There are many different benefits and reasons for teaching English as a foreign language (TEFL). Usually people choose a certain career path because of the particular benefits. Some rewards are the job security that a career provides, including things like healthcare and a retirement fund, for example. There are a lot of different advantages to choosing a career in teaching English as a foreign language.
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Teaching Abroad
Get to know your Teaching Destination
Guadalajara is one of the cities that boasts the most well preserved Historic Downtown Areas in Latin America where travellers can witness the progressive evolution of not just the region but the entire country thanks to the buildings that adorn the landscape.
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Getting certified in South America and Latin America
Currently, the prospects for certified teachers are excellent, especially in Latin America including South America. There are opportunities in private language schools, corporations, public schools, universities and even private tutoring, but where do you begin? Getting started can be very overwhelming.
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Change a life: Program to teach English overseas
The International Teacher Training Organization invites you to take a journey that will change your life and the lives of others forever. If you are seeking the total package in travel abroad, a culturally eye-opening experience, a rewarding job and the freedom to make your own decisions -all at the same time, becoming a certified teacher of English as a foreign language just right for you.
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Teaching English as a Foreign Language in Latin America
In our ever-growing, globalized community what better choice for the native English speaker than to work in Mexico or any other Latin American country teaching English as a foreign language. Why? There are a variety of job openings, the people are very welcoming, it is a chance to explore a magnificent culture, the close proximity, and it is an opportunity to gain the ability to speak one of the top languages used globally.
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Study Abroad
ITTO International Teacher Training Organization takes pride in insuring the transition from being student taking the Teaching English as a Foreign Language Certification, to practicing teaching professionally a seamless one. The course starts you right on your way into the classroom within the first week; the materials studied cover different aspects of the teaching environment so that the teacher is prepared to go forth into any country under distinctive circumstances.
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Teach English in the UK and get TESOL Jobs
England has long been the country of preference for many first time overseas ventures for many reasons. People are familiar with the English culture as it has been an integral part of the world stage for centuries. The English language was originated, developed and has undergone many changes there. The heart of the country is in London where evidence of historical importance, sophistication, opulence and illustrious artistic expression are commonly experienced.
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5 Career Builders Gained through Study/Work Abroad Programs
Study + Work Abroad programs like the Certifications boost your professional career in any field, not just in EFL teaching. A recent study conducted by the University of Texas shows that graduates which list work abroad programs in their CV, secure employment over graduates who do not count with these work abroad listing in 3 out of every 4 cases. Essentially, by working abroad you improve your professional network by 75%!
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The Value of Teaching Abroad
Ascertaining the true value of teaching abroad is not something that always comes easy. According to a recent study conducted by Association of International Educations (NAFSA) only 1 in 10 universities today count with programs for orienting their students on this matter. If you are one of those people analyzing the pros and cons of embarking on a Teaching Abroad experience you need to consider the following Intrinsic and Extrinsic Values you will obtain from it.
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Flashpackers teaching English abroad
The flashpacker is the grown up version of the backpacker. These people are wise to the ways of the world. A certain circumstance in life may have been the motivation for these 30 to 40 years old to strategically go to parts unknown. The technologically based work world has caused a lot of people who have worked for several years to have the drive to leave their employment and travel independently.
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Backpackers teaching English overseas
The young backpackers of today are highly conscious of what constitutes truly enriching cultural experiences and address the question of authenticity based upon their predecessors trail. These adventurers are seeking out remote locales at the same time as being aware of the damages caused by giant tour operations and corporate commercialization especially to pristine natural areas. Backpackers are individuals who want to progress and are on their way to becoming more evolved.
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Teaching Resources
English Abbreviations on the Internet
Using English abbreviations on Internet becomes easier as you use them in texting or chatting. It can be intimidating when you start using them, wondering if the person on the other side of the chat will understand you. Start small and gain confidence using them with a trusted friend who can tell you if you make a mistake. See which ones are the most common expressions!
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Theories for learning the Teaching methodology
One of the most recognized theories on learning called Behaviorism is based partly on the conditioned-reflex experiments by Ivan Pavlov, a Russian psychologist. Part of the theory in practice consists of providing a stimulus to cause a given response in a repetitive manner.
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Using L1 in the classroom
A major point of debate for English teachers is deciding what is the right balance between using English and the use of the students’ mother tongue (L1) in the classroom.
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Inductive approach and deductive approach in TESOL
In teaching, there are many theoretical approaches that have been developed to promote the students’ success in learning new information. In TESOL (Teaching English to Students of Other Languages), there are two main theoretical approaches for the presentation of new English grammar structures or functions to ESL/EFL students: inductive approach and deductive approach.
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Why Teach English Online
Netiquette for Teaching English Online
Gap year: Teach English! – Your ticket to paid overseas employment
Take a year off working overseas: Teach English
EFL teaching terminology for certificate courses
