Coffee Shop 168

  So, for the study phase what we're going to do is to show them the idea of the cartoon strip. In the cartoon strip what there's going to be are some people with speech bubbles and this is going to represent where dialogue will appear and in the bottom, there are these rectangular boxes, where there will be descriptive things happening. So, it will explain the actual situation that these people are in. So, we get across the idea, first of all, that these are speech and these are for description and we can then show them a blank one of these cartoon strips and try to elicit from our students what could possibly the people be saying and in what actual situation are they in, in order for them to say that. Once we've gone through that, we can move on to our first study activity and in...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Russia? Are you interested in teaching English in Yoshkar-Ola, Russia? Check out our opportunities in Yoshkar-Ola, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit covered some complex grammar concepts, modal auxiliary verbs, active and passive voice, relative clauses, and phrasal verbs. The modals are the following words: can, may, might,...  [Read more]

Salt Lake City is a big city with plenty of small mountain town charm. Located at the southern end of the Great Salt Lake, it is the capital of the state of Utah and famously hosted the 2002 Winter Olympic Games. The Olympics brought increased investment in the city’s infrastructure and it has continued to develop into a thriving multicultural urban center in the heart of some of the most beautiful scenery in the country. With countless attractions and activities and a warm friendly local population, Salt Lake City is the ideal place to take a TEFL/TESOL teacher training course. Salt Lake City was originally settled by Mormons in the middle of the 19th century. The city then grew with the influx of religious converts and those looking to get rich from gold mining. The arrival of the...  [Read more]

  http://www.teflonline.net This video outlines the second of three teaching ideas for the Present Simple tense. The students each have a picture with the title "This is Nicola. Nicola is a student. This is her room." In the picture there are lots of items such as a television, a coffee pot, a guitar....In small groups the students list as many facts about Nicola as possible using the Present Simple. For example, She plays the guitar. She drinks coffee. She watches television. After a specified time the groups come together and share their answers with the class. ITTT provides a variety of TEFL Online courses and certification options, all of which will give you the tools you need to begin your new career as a qualified English language teacher. Studying online is a convenient...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Japan? Are you interested in teaching English in Takaoka, Japan? Check out our opportunities in Takaoka, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! I have read and learned in unit 3 a great deal about classroom management. How seating situation is very important. How the different seating situations can give different results, both pros and cons....  [Read more]

San Francisco is one of the most instantly recognizable cities in the world due to its role as the backdrop to so many movies and television shows. Sights such as the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz and the famous hairpin turns of Lombard Street on Russian Hill are instantly recognizable as San Franciscan, even to those who have never visited the city. The city also has a long history of diversity and inclusivity and became a magnet for American counterculture drawing the Beat writers in the 1950’s followed by the hippies in the 1960’s, and San Francisco’s laid back attitude and welcoming atmosphere are still a major draw for visitors today. Although originally founded in 1776, San Francisco was a relatively small town until the California Gold Rush nearly seventy-five years later. In...  [Read more]

  Join our TEFL/TESOL training course in Arizona and you will have the chance to spend four exciting weeks in one of America’s most interesting states. Arizona has a long history with important influence on the copper industry and that’s why Arizona is also called “The Copper State”. On top of that, Arizona is home to the world-famous Grand Canyon National Park that attractions millions of visitors from all around the world every year and was even declared a UNESCO World Heritage in 1979. However, there is a lot more to do in Arizona than just visiting the canyons. Besides the Grand Canyon, there are various other parks you should visit when in Arizona. Sedona National Park is a great example of what Arizona has in store for you. The park features million-year-old sandstones...  [Read more]

  If you sign up for our TEFL/TESOL training course in Ohio, you will have the chance to spend four weeks in one of America’s most interesting states. In fact, Ohio is the 7th most populous state in the US and has a long history that goes back over 20,000 years. You can still see some artifacts that are witness of this when visiting the Serpent Mound. This mound was constructed by early humans to follow the movement of the sun and solstices. On top of that, Ohio has a mild climate allowing a lot of different species and plants to thrive in the state. This is also due to Lake Erie in the north and the Ohio River in the south of the state. As you can see, Ohio is filled with exceptional wonders. Every time you visit Ohio throughout a different time of the year, you will find that...  [Read more]

San Diego is a city that benefits from astounding natural attractions such as the beautiful Californian coast with miles of sandy beaches, magnificent mountains and lush valleys, not to mention a climate that is warm throughout the year. It is also a city that has many man-made attractions such as Mission Bay and Balboa Park that provide a wide range of entertainment options including amusement parks, museums, galleries, theaters and music venues. When you add all the other activities that the city has to offer such as sunset cruises and whale watching trips, it is easy to see why so many choose San Diego, California as the place to take their TEFL/tesol course. Once a small backwater town living in the shadow of its more illustrious neighbors, it was the arrival of the railroad that...  [Read more]

Despite being surrounded on three sides by its neighbor Los Angeles, Santa Monica is a city in its own right. The city benefits from a year round Mediterranean style climate with more than 300 days of sunshine annually. This gives residents and visitors alike plenty of opportunity to make the most of the beautiful beaches along the coast. As might be expected in a coastal city with year-round sunshine, Santa Monica has a laidback atmosphere that is the perfect remedy to the hustle and bustle of life in the larger Los Angeles. Santa Monica has long been an escape for residents of Los Angeles looking for a quieter, more relaxed life away from the hectic pace of the big city. Improved transport networks towards the end of the 19th century made Santa Monica an accessible day trip destination...  [Read more]

La Antigua is the most popular destination in the country for both tourists and Guatemalans alike, and is famous for its well preserved colonial architecture and spectacular ruins—so much so that the entire city has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Guatemala is a portal to another world – timeless architecture, cobblestone streets, archaeological ruins, and volcanoes looming overhead. Located in the central highlands of Guatemala 1,500 meters (5,000 feet) above sea level, La Antigua is the perfect launching point for trips to the Pacific coast, Lake Atitlan, Tikal and the jungle, all of which are just a few hours away. As if that isn't enough, once your course is finished, we will provide you with lifetime assistance finding employment. Our TEFL course in La Antigua offers...  [Read more]

Most people who choose to teach English abroad will feel a certain amount of anxiety about the prospect of moving somewhere where they have no friends or family. However, the reality is that the vast majority of teachers soon get over their initial concerns once they are settled into their new environment. It is unlikely that you will be the only foreign teacher in your school or wider neighborhood and you are almost certain to meet a range of local people in the community who are keen to welcome you and make you feel at home. Your new workplace is one area where you are sure to meet like minded people. Most schools employ more than one foreign teacher so the chances are there will be other people at your new school who are in the same boat as you. Also, any teachers who have been at...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Thailand? Are you interested in teaching English in Saraburi, Thailand? Check out our opportunities in Saraburi, Become certified to Teach English as a Foreign Language and start teaching English in your community or abroad! Teflonline.net offers a wide variety of Online TESOL Courses and a great number of opportunities for English Teachers and for Teachers of English as a Second Language. Here Below you can check out the feedback (for one of our units) of one of the 16.000 students that last year took an online course with ITTT! This unit is about future tenses.I find these ‘tense’ units challenging to go through. It will take a lot of practice to become comfortable with these sections. The seven most common future...  [Read more]

Although online English teaching has been around for several years its popularity has really gone through the roof since the COVID-19 pandemic turned most people’s lives upside down. With international travel restrictions in place across the world, many teachers who would otherwise be living and working overseas have had to seek alternative employment via online teaching platforms. Now that things are slowly returning to normal, many TESOL qualified teachers will start to head off to far flung corners of the world. However, many others will choose to stay working online as it is easy to get used to the convenience and stability that this type of work can bring. Because of the pandemic most online TESOL teachers have been working from their own homes in recent times, either from a...  [Read more]

Hong Kong is a unique city that offers stunning views of the Victoria Harbor as well as one of the most famous skylines in the world. Street stalls sell delicious local dishes and air-conditioned shopping malls sell the latest fashions from all over the world. As a global financial center, the city hums with the excitement of international business deals. Known as the World City of Asia, modern Hong Kong is a combination of many different cultures, creating an exciting and vibrant place to live and work. Participants of our tesol course in Hong Kong can be sure that they not only leave with the skills needed to teach English abroad but with memories that will last a lifetime. You will study with fellow trainees from all over the world and share in the joys of all this exciting city has to...  [Read more]

Our training centre in Co. Donegal is located in the town of Bundoran. Although small, Bundoran is a popular destination with locals and visitors from all over the world. The town is in an area of outstanding natural beauty with the Glenveagh National Park and Slieve League nearby, not to mention the many beaches. The waves here are great for surfing and Bundoran is a well known surfing destination. Bundoran has plenty to offer people of all ages from breathtaking hikes in the gorgeous countryside to live music at one of the many pubs, bars and clubs. Traditional Irish food can be enjoyed at the numerous restaurants in town and the seafront is home to an adventure park and an indoor water park. History lovers will want to pay a visit to one of the many historic sites nearby where much...  [Read more]

There’s only a handful of cities in the world that truly deserve ‘must visit’ status and Hanoi is certainly one of them. While most people can only dream about a fleeting trip to Hanoi – if they’re lucky – ‘living like a local’ and working as EFL teacher in this magnificent city is a realistic proposition for anyone with a sense of adventure. Hanoi is Vietnam’s capital city and the seat of government. It’s noticeably smaller than Ho Chi Minh City in the south, but the pace of life is similarly frenetic. While Ho Chi Minh City is often referred to as Vietnam’s ‘engine room’, Hanoi is more of a ‘grand old lady’. It’s tough to pin down what makes Hanoi such a special place. Is it because there’s history, culture and art on display in seemingly every street...  [Read more]

Working as a private tutor on top of a regular teaching job is common practice for thousands of people all around the world and some are able to make it a full time job once they have built up a strong client base. In some EU countries where non-EU citizens often struggle to get a work visa, working as a private tutor is the most common form of income for foreign teachers. For example, in Spain it is usual to find large numbers of American teachers working as private tutors in cities such as Barcelona and Madrid where demand is especially high. Whether private tutoring is your main job or a means of increasing your income, it is certainly an option to consider wherever you are teaching in the world. Completing an internationally recognized TESOL course is probably the most important...  [Read more]

  So, some of the ways in which we can avoid these problems occurring in the first place is to reteach the vocabulary that's going to be required in the particular activity and the grammar. Now, having said this, it doesn't mean that if we think about a particular article that they're going to read or a listening activity that they're going to listen to. They don't have to know every single word in there but they do need to know a certain number of words in order to actually make sense out of it. Secondly, most of the materials that we'll be using for both reading and possibly for listening will be what's called an authentic material. In other words, it's a real piece of material from a newspaper or magazine that hasn't been created for a particular class and so we need a very...  [Read more]

With a warm, pleasant climate and round-the clock entertainment, Las Vegas really is a city like no other. Where better to complete your training than this fantastic city in the southwestern state of Nevada, home to one of the world’s most popular entertainment districts that is simply bursting with casinos, resorts, bars, theaters and nightclubs. Visitors to the city can enjoy a huge range of diverse attractions day and night, and not all of it is limited to the major casinos. Shopping is big business in Vegas, while eating out also offers endless choice, from classic American diners to world-class international cuisine. No matter what you like to do in your free time, you are sure to find it in vibrant Las Vegas. The city’s modern-day history began over 100 years ago, but it wasn’t...  [Read more]