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For many teachers teaching English online is an appealing career path due to the convenience of working from home or while on the move. It is your responsibility as an online ESL teacher to teach students whose first language is not English. The four skills of listening, reading, writing, and speaking in English are all part of the job. Teaching English in person is very different from teaching ESL online from home. Forget about using heavy textbooks and photocopying tedious worksheets! Teaching English online is awesome because there are so many cool resources available, such as YouTube videos, blogs, and online ESL language apps and games. However, you may encounter some difficulties when attempting to teach English online. For instance, when you teach a student in person you can...  [Read more]

Yes, TESOL teachers are often sought after to work in after-school programs to provide English language instruction to students outside of regular school hours. These programs can vary in focus, from providing homework help to offering enrichment activities in English. TESOL teachers bring valuable skills to after-school programs, as they are trained to effectively teach English language skills to non-native speakers. Working in after-school programs can be a rewarding experience for TESOL teachers, as they have the opportunity to work with smaller groups of students or even one-on-one, allowing for more personalized instruction. This can be especially beneficial for students who may need extra support in learning English. TESOL teachers can create engaging lesson plans that cater to the...  [Read more]

Given the diverse array of TESOL courses we provide, each with its unique mode of instruction, there isn't a one-size-fits-all price for our certification. Our portfolio includes a variety of online courses, with durations ranging from 50 to 550 hours. As well as this, we proudly host in-person TESOL courses in over twenty international venues. We also offer a blended course model, combining the best of online and in-person learning. While cost might be a driving factor in decision-making, it is vital not to choose a course based solely on its price tag. Though more affordable options can be enticing, it is important to assess if the course content is robust enough to prepare you effectively for teaching roles abroad. Most employers look for solid TESOL credentials, and opting for a course...  [Read more]

Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) teachers can certainly work in senior centers to provide English language instruction to older adults. Teaching English to senior citizens can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience for both the teacher and the learners. There are several factors to consider when working with senior learners in a senior center setting. First and foremost, it is essential to understand the unique needs and characteristics of older adult learners. Senior learners may have different learning styles, preferences, and challenges compared to younger learners. As a TESOL teacher working in a senior center, it is important to be patient, empathetic, and adaptable in order to meet the specific needs of senior learners. When designing English language lessons...  [Read more]

You are prepared to start teaching ESL online, but is a TESOL certification necessary to get a successful online teaching job? In general, a TESOL certificate is required if you want to earn good money teaching online. Even if it might not be necessary for all online teaching platforms, having TESOL certification will increase your salary and attract more students. The confidence and skills required to teach someone a foreign language, which is no easy task, come from completing a TESOL course. We will go over a few other prerequisites for teaching English online, other than a TESOL certificate. To teach English online, you will often need to fulfill the following requirements: Even without a university degree, there are various platforms where you can work as an English instructor....  [Read more]

  When it comes to manner of articulation, we have six different ways in which our breath is produced in order to make our sounds. We have our plosives, our affricates, fricatives, the nasal sounds, our lateral sound and the approximants. Let's take a look at each individually and see how they differ from one another. First we have our plosive sounds. As the word might indicate we have basically a little explosion of sound with our breath. The plosive sounds are made through a three-step process. First there's a closure somewhere in the vocal tract. Second there's a buildup of air and finally there's a sudden release of that air like a little explosion. If we look at some of the sounds that are made this way we might better understand why they are called plosives. Examples are the...  [Read more]

Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL) certification is not always required for private tutoring. While having a certification can enhance your credibility and provide you with valuable teaching skills, it is not a strict requirement for offering private English lessons. Private tutoring is often more flexible in terms of requirements compared to teaching in formal institutions such as schools or language centers. Many private tutors have a strong command of the English language and may have previous teaching experience, making them qualified to provide effective English instruction without a formal certification. However, obtaining a TESOL certification can offer several benefits for private tutors. It can equip you with...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Laizhou, China? Check out our opportunities in Laizhou, 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! Unit 3 provides a variety of insight about different ways to manage a classroom. It emphasized how important a teacher's voice, eye contact, and physical position are when delivering instruction to the...  [Read more]

TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. It is also commonly used to refer to the qualification that teachers need in order to be eligible for most good quality teaching jobs in countries all over the world. If you want to take advantage of the huge worldwide boom in English language learning, you will certainly want to have this certification on your CV/resume. Equally, if you are learning the English language you will also want your teacher to have a TESOL qualification to ensure they have the knowledge needed to provide a good standard of tuition. As mentioned, a TESOL certificate is the standard qualification required by employers for anyone who intends to work as an English language teacher at home, overseas, or online. The main benefit is that as a...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Qinhuangdao, China? Check out our opportunities in Qinhuangdao, 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! One of the key learning points from this chapter is the importance of building and maintaining good rapport between student and teacher. Good rapport can be achieved through choosing ideas and...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Greece? Are you interested in teaching English in Kallithea, Greece? Check out our opportunities in Kallithea, 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 goes into great detail about body language and territorial imperative-type of issues, including positioning of students within the classroom, the configuration of the seating...  [Read more]

The job market for TESOL teachers in the Caribbean is diverse and offers opportunities for both experienced educators and those new to the field. With a growing demand for English language proficiency in the region due to tourism, international business, and academic pursuits, TESOL teachers are in high demand across the Caribbean. One of the main sectors where TESOL teachers can find employment in the Caribbean is the education industry. Many schools, language institutes, and universities in the region offer English language programs for students of all ages. These institutions often hire TESOL teachers to provide high-quality language instruction to their students. Additionally, there is a need for TESOL teachers to teach English for specific purposes, such as business English or...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in France? Are you interested in teaching English in Clermont-Ferrand, France? Check out our opportunities in Clermont-Ferrand, 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 was very informative about what problems teachers can face and provided some useful solutions. I have personally run into all of these problems before and wish I had known...  [Read more]

  We've seen the present tenses in isolation. Now, let's look at them together. Our first example is 'I play football every week.' This is the present simple tense and it has the structure 'subject I' + verb 'play'. This is quite a simple tense for students to form. However, they have to be aware of the third person singular form 'he', 'she' or 'it', which usually adds an '-s' or an '-es' to the end of the base form of the verb. 'I play football,' but 'He plays football.' Also, the question of negative forms using the auxiliary verb 'do' or 'does' 'Do you play football?' 'I don't play football.' 'Does she play football?' 'She doesn't play football.' The present simple tense is used to talk about habits, routines, facts and general truths and as such it's probably the most commonly...  [Read more]

  Here now is a teaching idea for the present perfect tense. If you remember back, one of the main usages of the present perfect tense is to talk about past experiences at an indefinite time. Here, will be having students work in small groups. Each small group will receive a prompt. This prompt has various past experiences. However, not conjugated into the question. The challenge for the students will be to take one of these prompts and to create a question based upon it. For example here they see 'win' and 'a competition'. One at a time, the students will take turns forming the question. 'Have you ever won a competition?' The other people listening to the question in the small group, will exchange their past experiences, either 'Yes, I have,' and perhaps tell a bit about the...  [Read more]

TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification is specifically designed to prepare individuals to teach English as a second or foreign language. While a TESOL certification may not be directly related to social services, it can still be a valuable asset in certain social service settings where English language instruction is needed. One way in which TESOL certification can be beneficial in social services is by enabling individuals to work with non-native English speakers who require language support. For example, in community centers, refugee resettlement agencies, or organizations that provide services to immigrants, there may be a need for English language instruction to help clients improve their communication skills and access resources more effectively....  [Read more]

  This presentation is going to have a look at the idea of receptive skills and how we can go about teaching receptive skills lessons. There are two receptive skills and they are reading and listening. If we think about first of all, why do we read or listen, then there are probably two main answers to that. Firstly, it could either be for entertainment or it could be for a specific purpose. Within the reading and listening areas there are a number of sub-skills that we can teach our students. Firstly, what we can do is to show different examples of reading. So, let's say, for example, that we have just bought ourselves a new video camera and along with that video camera came a whole book of instructions. In order to find out how to get that camera working, then we would need to...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in China? Are you interested in teaching English in Lanxi, China? Check out our opportunities in Lanxi, 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! Unit 5 focuses on the importance of flexible lesson planning. Unit 5 tells us that the teacher should approach future lessons with a sense of fluidity. Clear lesson planning provides the teacher with a...  [Read more]

Yes, TESOL teachers can work in international schools, as these schools often seek teachers who are proficient in teaching English as a second language. TESOL teachers are highly qualified to work in international schools because they have the necessary training and expertise to teach English language learners effectively. One of the main advantages of hiring TESOL teachers in international schools is their ability to cater to the needs of students from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds. TESOL teachers are trained to create inclusive and supportive learning environments that help students develop their language skills while also fostering intercultural communication and understanding. Furthermore, TESOL teachers are well-versed in a variety of teaching methodologies and...  [Read more]

  In this episode, we cover the pronunciation of the word "ingenuous". This word refers to an innocent or unsuspecting person or situation. Synonyms of ingenuous include naive, innocent and simple. The origin of the word is from the Latin word "ingenuus" meaning native or freeborn. 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. VOCABULARY * Introduction * What a student may need to know about an item * Ways to present vocabulary * Alternative ways of...  [Read more]