Free Teaching Resources For Esl Teachers

As a TEFL expert, I understand the importance of having access to high-quality resources to enhance your teaching skills and create engaging lessons for your students. There is a wide range of resources available for TESOL teachers, including books, websites, online courses, and teaching aids. Here is a comprehensive list of the best resources that can help you excel in the field of TEFL: 1. "Learning Teaching" by Jim Scrivener - This book provides practical guidance on teaching methodology and lesson planning. 2. "Teach English as a Foreign Language" by Sandra Lee McKay - A comprehensive guide to the principles and practices of TEFL. 3. "The Practice of English Language Teaching" by Jeremy Harmer - A classic resource that covers all aspects of English language teaching. 1. British Council...  [Read more]

Anyone who has spent time as a teacher in any capacity will know that having a pre-written lesson plan is an important part of the job, as without one things can go off track very quickly. Once you have gained some experience the amount of effort you need to put into your plans will be reduced, but in the early stages of your teaching career it can sometimes be the difference between an efficient and successful lesson and a complete and utter disaster. A proper lesson plan allows you to lay out your targets for the lesson, organize your timings efficiently, ensure you have all the necessary materials and equipment, and identify any expected problems and how to deal with them. With a solid plan in place you should be able to move through every stage of the lesson on time, without...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in United States? Are you interested in teaching English in Carrollton, United States? Check out our opportunities in Carrollton, 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! Equipment and teaching aids Teaching equipment Many different teaching aids can be used to make lessons more interesting, effective and less dependent on the textbook. Different...  [Read more]

TEFL Lemon began in 2014 as an ESL blog on the WeChat platform in China, quickly becoming the biggest ESL blog on WeChat. TEFL Lemon provided English teachers with ELT articles to read and share, as well as free ESL lesson ideas, ESL games and fun speaking activities which TEFL teachers could use in their classes. English teachers in China could also download free ESL flashcards on a variety of themes. Following their success on the WeChat platform, in 2018, TEFL Lemon decided to build their own website to offer their ESL Flashcard Games for Kids, ESL Warmers, ESL games and speaking activities for teens and adults for free to TEFL teachers around the world. You can visit their website here. Not only do TEFL Lemon offer teachers brilliant ESL games and teaching ideas, but they also have...  [Read more]

When it comes to teaching English overseas many people imagine it always involves teaching in rundown inner city schools or backwater villages with few resources. However, while there are plenty of jobs like that out there, there are other options that are far from this scenario. International schools aimed at wealthy locals and expat children are one such option. Here you will find teaching jobs located in a modern environment where resources and facilities are typically top class. If you have not yet looked into teaching in an international school environment, take a look at the following reasons why you really should. Unlike most ESL teaching jobs that are aimed at local students and involve teaching English at typically low levels, international schools actually teach most of...  [Read more]

Preparing to teach English in a non-profit organization requires careful planning and consideration. Here are some essential steps to help you get ready for this rewarding experience: First and foremost, familiarize yourself with the organization's mission, values, and target audience. Understanding these aspects will help you tailor your teaching approach to meet the specific needs of the learners. Next, assess your own skills and qualifications. Make sure you have a solid grasp of the English language, including grammar, vocabulary, and pronunciation. Additionally, consider obtaining a TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) certification if you don't already have one. This will enhance your credibility as a teacher and provide you with valuable teaching strategies. It's also...  [Read more]

ITTT has been operating in the teacher training industry since 1998. We have developed relationships with many leading individuals, institutes and schools in the English education industry and have established a very successful partnership program in 2013. Today, we are working with thousands of affiliates through many channels to strengthen each other’s position on the TEFL and TESOL market. In 2019, we decided to showcase our most trusted partners and their role in the global ESL World on this page. If you are interested in finding out more about our recruitment partners, please visit our TEFL Recruitment Partner page. Below are some of our most renowned partners that are operating very successfully under the ITTT affiliate program. If you are an ITTT partner and want to be named in...  [Read more]

Our online Diploma in TESOL is an advanced level training course that gives graduates a distinct advantage when applying for mainstream jobs and the option of applying for higher-end positions that typically offer a better salary. As the course opens with the standard 120-hour TESOL certification course that includes all the basic teaching skills needed by ESL teachers, it is available to anyone with or without previous experience. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! The researched based design of the Diploma in TESOL course requires use of the internet and other resources to explore and build your own understanding of a wide variety of interesting topics. The modules that make up the course cover many relevant subjects including the historical development...  [Read more]

If you conduct some simple online research about teaching English abroad you might well come across teachers talking about bad experiences they have had with employers. Although the vast majority of schools worldwide treat their teachers well, there are always going to be a few badly run establishments that you will want to avoid. One of the best ways to do this is to ensure you ask the right questions during your job interview. So what are the right questions to ask the employer during an interview? Every school has its own expectations when it comes to the amount of extra work that is required outside of normal classroom hours. You might have to write regular reports on your students, attend staff meetings, meet with parents to discuss progress, present lesson plans to management...  [Read more]

Obtaining a TESOL certification is frequently a requirement set by employers worldwide when applying for English teaching positions. While there might be teaching opportunities available in lesser-known destinations without specific qualifications, a TESOL certification from a reputable institution is crucial for securing ESL teaching roles with competitive salaries and optimal working conditions. Many of the most popular countries for teaching English also now mandate a TESOL certification for work permit or visa purposes. Without this certification, you could find you are barred from legally working in these countries, many of which offer the most rewarding opportunities in the TESOL sector. By joining an ITTT-accredited TESOL program, you will gain the essential skills and expertise to...  [Read more]

ITTT is dedicated to assisting you throughout your TESOL training and to providing you with a means of support during your ensuing teaching career. If you have any questions regarding our courses, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section below. Our TESOL FAQs should be able to answer most of your questions, but if you have any other queries do not hesitate to contact us by submitting them using the form 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...  [Read more]

  In this video Linda explains the differences between "assure", "insure" and "ensure". They not only sound similar, but those three words also make an outcome sure but they are in no way interchangeable. "Assure" is used to speak out a promise or say something with confidence, for example "I assure you that he is a great lawyer". "Ensure" is used to make something certain, such as here: "Please ensure that you will be home at five o'clock today"."Insure" means to protect an object against risk by buying an insurance policy from an insurance company, like here: "I insure my television because it was expensive". Once you have realized the three different meanings and usages, there is no way you'll confuse them again. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one...  [Read more]

In the vast majority of cases, ESL teachers will need to obtain some form of visa to enter their destination country. What specific visa you need is wholly dependent on the rules and regulations of your host country, so you should contact the relevant embassy or take a look at their website to make sure you have all the correct information. Below we outline the most common forms of visa you are likely to come across. Tourist visas are typically issued to people who only plan on a short visit and do not intend to work or study. This type of visa comes in many different forms depending on the host country and your own country of origin. The 'upon entry' tourist visa is the most common and this is issued upon arrival at the airport immigration desk. For example, US citizens arriving in...  [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]

Columbus is a city that regularly scores highly on polls for economic growth, quality of life and low crime levels and as such is an increasingly popular destination for new residents and visitors alike. It is also home to one of the largest universities in America and the large student population certainly adds to the vibrancy and energy of this Midwestern city. This great combination of factors makes our TEFL/tesol course in Columbus, Ohio an excellent choice for any prospective English teacher to earn their certificate. Founded as the new capital of the state of Ohio, the city was named after the famous explorer Christopher Columbus. The city grew out of dense forestland that covered the area prior to the city’s foundation and the completion of the National Road in the 1830’s led...  [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]