Tefl Teacher Training

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]

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International TEFL and TESOL Training has been providing TESOL courses, TESOL certification and opportunities for teaching english abroad for nearly a quarter of a century. ITTT provides a wide variety of practical English Teacher training courses and certification with the hope that anyone wishing to teach english abroad will have the opportunity to do so. As the English language continues to evolve as the international language of communication throughout the world, ITTT continues to raise standards in English teaching and training to fulfill the increasing demand for teachers of English worldwide. Through our courses and training, we aim to provide our teachers with all the necessary skills, techniques and knowledge required for teaching English abroad. Our TESOL certificate courses...  [Read more]

Observed teaching practice. Part of a teacher training program where trainees are observed by experienced teachers and given feedback on their performance. Many TEFL and TESOL training courses include a component of OTP within the course. For trainees who have no previous experience this can be a valuable aspect of their training.  [Read more]

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Boston is a unique and exciting location and TEFL International in Boston merges the historic city with the high-quality courses we are offering at our professional training center. Our training center is located in the center of the city within close proximity to all the major attractions. Our experienced staff works hard to make sure you receive the best training in the industry. Boston is a city rich in historic sites and exciting entertainment facilities. Choose from the Freedom Trail, the Faneuil Hall, New england Aquarium, the Museum of Fine Arts, Pau Revere House, Boston Harbor and the list continues. If you love sports, stop by Fenway Park. If you are interested in history, be sure to check out the USS Constitution Museum and the Museum of Science. As you can see, Boston has...  [Read more]

  The TEFL International TEFL course in China offers superb training for teaching English in one of the most fascinating countries in the world. Taking your TEFL in China provides many post course opportunities to teach TEFL in China. China is justifiably considered to have one of the most ancient, mysterious and alluring civilizations anywhere. When you combine all of China’s wonderful features: the colossal scale of the country, an extensive and strong history, and exciting future, along with the inquisitive people and world-famous cuisine, you can see why it has procured for itself a reputation as a leading destination for TEFL courses and for teaching English. For those interested in attending a TEFL course in China, the good news is that demand for English teachers is one of...  [Read more]

The most generic term for the field of teaching English is ELT. This simply means: English Language Teaching. ELT is a large area, and there are many subdivisions and specialisms. One subdivision is the teaching of English to learners whose first language is not English. The three terms most commonly seen here are TESOL, TEFL and TESL. A lot of confusion exists around these terms and in particular the question of TESOL vs TEFL, which leads to a number of inevitable questions. You might ask… In looking at these various terms we will show that the idea of comparing one against the other, i.e. “TESOL vs TEFL” isn’t very helpful. So what do they mean? When the English teaching takes place in a country where the predominant language is not English, such as teaching English in Germany or...  [Read more]

The Difference Between Teaching One to One and Groups In the words of one-to-one pioneer, Peter Wilberg, 'One-to-one teaching is different'. http://www.oxfordtefl.com/teacher_development_courses/certificate_one_to_one_teaching.htm(Teaching one to one: Mark Powell, oxford TEFL.) Most TEFL courses and language schools are geared towards teaching students in groups, so many teachers find it difficult to adapt there skills to one to one teaching. Many, perhaps most, of the personal and pedagogical skills we have developed as language teachers relate almost exclusively to working with groups. It has been suggested that most students prefer one to one teaching as opposed to being taught as a group. For teachers it can prove very challenging, as expectations tend to be high from the students...  [Read more]

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  http://www.teflonline.net In this TEFL training video we look at one of three teaching ideas for the present continuous tense. English grammar lessons like this are taught on a regular basis and ITTT's TEFL training courses can show you how to use these activities to your advantage in the classroom. . /// Are you ready to live and teach abroad? Click here and get started today: https://www.teflcourse.net/?cu=YTDESCRIPTION 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...  [Read more]

International TESOL Teacher Training, in conjunction with TEFL International, provides internationally recognized and accredited TESOL courses and TESOL certification in a wide variety of interesting and exotic locations around the world. We are quite proud of our in-class TESOL certification courses and what is achieved through them. It is quite something to see what can be achieved in four short weeks-both by our teacher training staff and by the trainees attending our courses. Many of our trainees arrive with no prior knowledge or experience of teaching English and by the end of the course they are confident, skilled and able to take on teaching positions in countries all over the world. At the end of every course, our trainees complete extensive feedback forms and evaluate their...  [Read more]

  All of our teacher training staff, at all of our classroom based TESOL course locations, are practicing teachers who have been involved in teaching and TESOL teacher training for many, many years. All of our training staff are highly qualified and experienced TESOL professionals who are both sensitive and supportive of the needs of our trainees. Our dedicated training staff are all active TESOL teachers and are also fully aware of the issues facing TESOL teachers and trainees in classrooms all over the world. Trainees will have many opportunities to observe training staff teaching students of English during the course. Trainees will have input sessions with different members of our training staff during the course.   We welcome and accept applications for our TESOL courses from...  [Read more]

  Outlined in the video above are some of the possible jobs teachers can take in order to move on in their EFL career. Below we expand a little more on what each role involves. Teacher Trainer – This position is one that some teachers move onto after teaching for a couple of years. Duties often include teaching a particular module of the course such as grammar, phonology, lesson planning etc. Teacher trainer jobs can be found advertised online but your best bet may be to remain in contact with the centre where you completed your initial training. Director of Studies – The Director of Studies (DOS) is a senior managerial position that includes overseeing the academic program, managing a successful teaching team, providing support and training for teachers, helping...  [Read more]

Here at ITTT, we will do all we can to ensure your entire TESOL training experience is as straightforward and rewarding as possible. If you have any questions regarding our courses, please see our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) section below. Our FAQ section should clear up most of your queries but if you have any other questions, please do not hesitate to contact us by submitting them via the form provided 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 and...  [Read more]

The certificates gained by completing a training course with ITTT are the only 100% online TEFL/TESOL certificates available that are validated, accredited and credit bearing from an internationally-recognized university. The higher education institute known as the Paris University of International Education is recognized as degree-granting by the Paris Academy. The Rectorate of the Paris Academy is under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of National Education and Youth and Ministry of Higher Education, Research and Innovation. The credits earned from PUIE have been transferred successfully to universities all over the world. In the US, credit evaluation services consider PUIE to be in the same bracket as a US regionally-accredited university. All TEFL International courses are validated...  [Read more]

  Choosing a TEFL certification course can be a difficult decision as there is no standardized duration of training or a fixed syllabus for providers to adhere to. This seemingly free-for-all situation means there are a multitude of companies offering a wide range of courses of varying quality. The good news is there are several long established TEFL course providers out there who do offer high quality courses that provide all the skills and knowledge you need to start a new career as an EFL teacher. So what should you look for when choosing the right course for you? The overall length of the course is a good place to start. There are many providers who offer short format online courses of 40 hours or even less, as well as in-class courses that can be completed in one weekend...  [Read more]

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  TEFL International’s TEFL certification courses in Italy give you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in two of the most luxurious and spectacular cities in Italy: Rome and Florence. Italy is justifiably considered one of the most charming countries anywhere. When you combine all its superb facets: the great food, outstanding architecture, fascinating art scene, and exciting nightlife, you can see appreciate that TEFL Italy has an unmatched reputation and is a world-leading TEFL Course destination. Following your TEFL Course, finding work is a foregone conclusion for qualified applicants. Our schools are also in prime locations for you to go on and teach in France, Switzerland, Greece, and many other countries if you wish to do so. For those interested in taking our TEFL...  [Read more]

  TEFL International’s TEFL certification courses in Italy give you the opportunity to learn how to teach English in two of the most luxurious and spectacular cities in Italy: Rome and Florence. Italy is justifiably considered one of the most charming countries anywhere. When you combine all its superb facets: the great food, outstanding architecture, fascinating art scene, and exciting nightlife, you can see appreciate that TEFL Italy has an unmatched reputation and is a world-leading TEFL course destination. Following your TEFL course, finding work is a foregone conclusion for qualified applicants. Our schools are also in prime locations for you to go on and teach in France, Switzerland, Greece, and many other countries if you wish to do so. For those interested in taking our TEFL...  [Read more]