Top 5 most culturally diverse countries to TEFL in
Arguably, one of the best parts of travelling the world is meeting tons of different people and experiencing amazing cultures. When you’re teaching English abroad, there’s a good chance that you might stay in one place for at least a few months at a time. So, if you’re looking to meet people from all walks of life while immersing yourself in diverse cultures, take your pick from one of these incre...[Read More]
4 INGREDIENTS FOR SUCCESSFUL CLIL LESSONS
Content and Language Integrated Learning lessons can be valuable additions to any English as a Foreign Language curriculum. They can provide an alternative lesson structure to your teaching repertoire. This will help prevent boredom for both learners and teachers. However, planning and carrying out good CLIL lessons is not as easy as you may think. … Continue reading “4 INGREDIENTS FOR SUCC...[Read More]
USING SITCOMS IN THE EFL CLASSROOM
These days English as a Foreign Language teachers regularly use authentic materials from popular culture in the EFL classroom. Movies, songs, magazines, novels and newspapers can all be found in the EFL classroom, but one of the most well-liked creations is often ignored: sitcoms. How about using sitcoms in the EFL classroom? Sitcoms are popular … Continue reading “USING SITCOMS IN THE EFL ...[Read More]
Congratulations to Mounir for completing our online TEFL course!
Mounir has just successfully completed our online TEFL course! Here is what he has to say about get TEFL: “It’s been a long time since I was confused about which online course I will take until I found getTEFL.com which has become now one of the most interesting experiences that I have been through in my life. The course aims to enlighten you with detailed methods related to teaching. ...[Read More]
ITEFL.org
My son completed a course with itefl.org Chinese consulate in Perth Australia would not authenticate the certificate as it was not from an Australian entity, that’s their policy here. Shouldnt have been a proble as the website of itefl.org list an office in Perth, turns out that’s a ‘call centre’ only. Totally misleading, and fraudulent to claim you can teach anywhere...[Read More]
THE MOST USEFUL LANGUAGES FOR TRAVELLING
If you’re a TEFL teacher, your focus is mostly on teaching English. You will immerse yourself in theories of teaching and learning and you will become familiar with the ins and outs of the English language. You will prepare and plan engaging lessons in the hopes that your learners will walk out of your classroom … Continue reading “THE MOST USEFUL LANGUAGES FOR TRAVELLING” The post THE...[Read More]
SHADOWING IN THE EFL CLASSROOM
Teaching skills in the English as a Foreign Language classroom can be tricky. Teaching vocabulary and grammar, in contrast, is pretty straightforward if somewhat challenging at times, but teaching listening, reading, speaking and writing is a whole other ball game. Shadowing is one technique which can be used in the EFL classroom to help improve both … Continue reading “SHADOWING IN THE EFL ...[Read More]
HOW TO TEACH WITH A TEACHING ASSISTANT
There aren’t many jobs that provide you with an assistant to help you do your job, but being an English as a Foreign Language teacher is one of them. Not all TEFL positions will provide you with a teaching assistant but if you are teaching English in a non-English speaking country then you very well … Continue reading “HOW TO TEACH WITH A TEACHING ASSISTANT” The post HOW TO TEACH WITH ...[Read More]
Two weeks in Phnom Penh: Sam’s story so far
Two weeks ago, I landed in the Phnom Pehn airport tired, disoriented, and very overdressed for the weather. I met the rest of the interns I’d be working with and we were brought to the hotel where we’d be having our orientation. There are only seven interns, so I’m sure we’ll get very close over the next three months. We started things off with a delicious dinner on the rooftop of the hotel, which...[Read More]
THREE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO TALK IN CLASS
When most people think of a classroom setting, they envision a teacher standing at the front of the class with a textbook and a whiteboard behind them, lecturing to the students. The TEFL classroom is quite different as learning a language requires a more communicative and interactive method of teaching where the students are required … Continue reading “THREE WAYS TO ENCOURAGE STUDENTS TO T...[Read More]
TEFL INTERVIEWS: THINGS TO REMEMBER
While the thought of teaching a class full of students who are hungry to learn the English language may excite you, don’t forget you’ll need to secure yourself a job first. Interviews can be nerve-wracking for some, but if you do your research and know what to expect, you’ll be prepared for the array of … Continue reading “TEFL INTERVIEWS: THINGS TO REMEMBER” The post TEFL INTERVIEWS: ...[Read More]