Summer Camp Reviews

When it comes to teaching English overseas it is typical for schools to look for a commitment of 10 to 12 months from their potential teachers. However, if you only want a short-term position that fits into your summer break, there are certainly opportunities that might work for you. In some cases you will find schools or language centers that are happy to hire teachers on a short-term contract, but in reality most teachers looking for a short deal are better off looking at English summer camps or volunteer positions. During the summer months English language camps pop up in a number of different countries throughout Asia, Europe and Latin America. Working in one of these camps typically involves around one to two months of teaching students that could be aged anywhere from...  [Read more]

Yes, TESOL teachers can definitely work in summer schools. Summer schools are a popular option for TESOL teachers looking to gain experience, earn extra income, or simply enjoy a change of pace from their regular teaching routine. Working in a summer school setting can offer a variety of benefits for TESOL teachers and can be a rewarding experience for both teachers and students. One of the main advantages of working in a summer school as a TESOL teacher is the opportunity to work in a different environment and with a different group of students. Summer schools often attract students from diverse backgrounds and with varying levels of English proficiency, providing teachers with the chance to work with a wide range of learners. This can help teachers develop their skills and gain valuable...  [Read more]

Teaching English in a refugee camp can be a rewarding but challenging experience. To prepare for this unique teaching opportunity, there are several key steps you should take to ensure you are ready to make a positive impact on the lives of your students. First and foremost, familiarize yourself with the cultural background and experiences of the refugees you will be working with. Understanding their past traumas, current challenges, and cultural norms will help you tailor your teaching approach to be sensitive and effective. Next, brush up on your TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language) skills. While traditional ESL teaching methods are valuable, teaching in a refugee camp may require additional skills such as trauma-informed teaching techniques, working with students of varying...  [Read more]

  At ITTT we aim to put our trainees' needs first and we are always glad to receive feedback on individual TESOL training experiences. We are happy to listen to any suggestions you have or any problems you come across during your time studying with us. And if we feel that changes are needed to our services or materials, we will gladly make them. However, the vast majority of feedback we receive is overwhelmingly positive and the ratings we receive for our courses are typically among the highest of any of the main TESOL course providers. Rather than simply taking our word for it, why don’t you visit some of the different third party sites that cover TESOL course ratings and see for yourself what our graduates have to say about completing their teacher training with ITTT? There are...  [Read more]

Do you want to be TEFL or TESOL-certified in Brazil? Are you interested in teaching English in Campo Grande, Brazil? Check out our opportunities in Campo Grande, 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! The final unit covers troubleshooting common difficulties in an EFL class. It is beneficial not to introduce coursebook material in the first lesson, but rather to establish rapport and learn...  [Read more]

Within the world of ESL teaching there is little in the way of common regulation so course providers are free to offer whatever courses they wish. For the trainee, this can make it difficult to know which courses are the best and which are best left alone. On the positive side, there is something you can do to check the overall quality of the course and its contents. If the course you are interested in has been accredited by an independent body then it is fair to assume that it will be of reasonable quality. Put simply, an accrediting body is an independent third party who reviews the standards of a course provider and gives them their accreditation if they are satisfied with the results of that review. By visiting a course providers website it should be easy to find any...  [Read more]

If you want to know what it is really like to take part in one of our courses then take a look at the following selection of graduates discussing their own personal experiences.  [Read more]

When choosing a TESOL course that fits your career timeline, there are several factors to consider to ensure that you make the right choice. Firstly, it's important to determine the level of certification you need for your career goals. TESOL courses range from basic certification to advanced diplomas, so understanding your career requirements will help you select the most appropriate course. Next, consider the duration of the course. Some TESOL courses can be completed in a few weeks, while others may take several months to finish. Evaluate your availability and time commitment to ensure that the course timeline aligns with your schedule and career timeline. Online courses offer flexibility for those with busy schedules, while in-person courses may provide a more immersive learning...  [Read more]

Depending on their chosen location, ESL teachers can find jobs working in a wide range of settings, including schools, institutes, academies, colleges, and universities. The largest number of positions, particularly in Europe and Latin America, are found in private language schools. Government run public schools are also a good choice in some countries, particularly in Asia. Private language schools provide the largest percentage of all ESL teaching jobs worldwide. This type of school can vary in size from a single classroom with one teacher, right through to large chains that operate in several countries and employ hundreds of teachers. Some will offer classes to all age groups and language abilities, while others might specialize in young learners or business related English....  [Read more]

To teach English in refugee camps, having a TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) certification is not always a mandatory requirement. However, possessing this certification can be highly beneficial and could enhance your ability to effectively teach English to non-native speakers in such settings. One of the key advantages of obtaining a TESOL certification is that it equips you with the necessary skills and knowledge to teach English as a foreign language. This includes understanding language acquisition principles, lesson planning techniques, and effective teaching methodologies that can be particularly valuable when working with individuals from diverse linguistic and cultural backgrounds, as is often the case in refugee camps. Moreover, TESOL certification...  [Read more]

In the field of teaching English as a foreign language, having a TESOL certification can be highly beneficial and sometimes even required, depending on the specific context in which you plan to teach. TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages, and it is a globally recognized certification that demonstrates a certain level of training and expertise in teaching English to non-native speakers. While it may not be a strict requirement for all language camps, having a TESOL certification can certainly enhance your credentials and improve your prospects as an English language teacher. One of the main reasons why having a TESOL certification is advantageous is that it provides you with the necessary knowledge and skills to effectively teach English to non-native speakers....  [Read more]

When it comes to teaching English in community centers, choosing the right TESOL (Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages) course is crucial to ensure you have the necessary skills and knowledge to be an effective teacher. There are several factors to consider when selecting the best TESOL course for teaching in community centers. First and foremost, look for a TESOL course that is accredited by recognized institutions such as TESL Canada, Cambridge English, or the British Council. Accreditation ensures that the course meets certain standards of quality and will be recognized by employers in community centers. Additionally, consider the content of the TESOL course. Look for a course that covers a wide range of topics relevant to teaching English in community centers, such as lesson...  [Read more]

  The ITTT Blog offers a wealth of information on all aspects of the TESOL world in one convenient location. By visiting the blog you will gain access to hundreds of fascinating articles written by TESOL experts from around the world, as well as many by our own course graduates. The blog has many sections covering areas such as visas and work permits, teaching salaries, ideas for the classroom, and the different TESOL course options available to you. Another popular section looks at teaching destinations, including all the usual favorites and many places you might not have considered before. Many of our course graduates have contributed articles for the blog, most of whom are now working in classrooms across the globe. We highly recommend checking out these stories as they offer a...  [Read more]

  There is one thing that remains constant no matter which ITTT TESOL course you sign up for. The materials that accompany the course will be top quality and they will be presented in a way that will slowly build your knowledge without overwhelming you with too much technical information in one go. The materials you receive will cover many essential subjects in a manner that is informative, interesting and easy to follow. Thanks to the user-friendly design of our course materials you should be able to comfortably work through the course at your own pace without becoming bored or bogged down with too much work. We regularly update our course materials to ensure they always reflect the current trends in ESL teaching and that they remain engaging and rewarding to study. Ultimately, the...  [Read more]

When choosing a TESOL course that aligns with your long-term goals, there are several important factors to consider. The first step is to determine what your specific goals are in terms of teaching English as a foreign language. Are you looking to teach abroad, online, or in your home country? Do you want to work with children, adults, business professionals, or specific language proficiency levels? Once you have a clear understanding of your goals, you can begin researching TESOL courses that cater to your needs. Look for courses that offer specialized training in areas that interest you, such as teaching young learners, exam preparation classes, business English, or teaching English for specific purposes. Consider whether you prefer a course that focuses on theory, practical teaching...  [Read more]

  Before we move on to the final methodology for today, let's just recap and see where we are at this point in time. We're looking at different learning methodologies. Each of those methodologies takes its premise from being somewhere on this particular spectrum of ?nature versus nurture? and where we are on this spectrum gives us a starting point for the background or theory to that particular methodology. So, we?ve had a look starting in the 17th century and the classical method and moving on as the ideas of psychology developed to various methods, such as audiolingualism, the silent way, Suggestopedia and TPR. Each of these showing a development as knowledge about learning increased and each of these takes a different starting point on our English spectrum. Below you can read...  [Read more]

  This video is a review of the reported speech in the English language. We take a look at the necessary changes in terms of place, time and tense necessary. This video is specifically aimed at teaching reported speech in an ESL setting. 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. This unit introduced Future Tense and I think it is the most challenging tense for m. Below is the summary note that I gathered from the materia. Future Simple Affirmative...  [Read more]

  This video provides a comprehensive overview of all the future tenses in the English language: future simple, future continuous, future perfect and the future perfect continuous. This is especially helpful for ESL teachers around the globe teaching speakers of other languages. 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. This section continued our instruction on teaching Englis. The unit emphasized the necessity of both grammar and vocabulary when...  [Read more]

  Also in the 1970s la señal came up with a new methodology called "Suggestopedia". As psychological theory was developing, one of the ideas that came up was something called ?the effective filter?. Basically, the effective filter is a barrier to learning. It's the reasons why we inhibit our learning of a particular language. There are two main elements to the effective filter, two sets of factors, if you like, those are known as internal and external factors. The external factors to learning, the reasons why we have barriers to learning, may be just simple things such as external noise. So, people talking to us while we're trying to learn and so on and so forth. Perhaps more important are these internal factors and the internal factors one of the main things here is our previous...  [Read more]

  This video is a review of the conditionals in the English language. We take a look at the zero conditional, first conditional, second conditional, third conditional and mixed conditional. This video is specifically aimed at teaching the conditionals in an ESL setting. 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 unit 12 we learned about the productive skills: speaking and writin. These two skills are those needed to initiate communication and thus...  [Read more]