Learn, Travel & Earn
There are more than 7000 language in the world, but only one has become dominant. English has been the universal language over the years. Statistics estimate that 400 million people speak it either as a first or a second language . This means that the vast majority of the world’s population uses English. Another survey states that about half of the internet homepages are written in English. Currently, it’s the language of science, aviation, computer, diplomacy and tourism. Moreover, English has affected countries, industries, peoples’ cultures and life styles, so it has become the official language of communication, the media, and the internet. English is now the language of the global citizen. Therefore, if anyone wants to enter the field of international business or workforce, they have to learn it.Learning English enables us to know about other cultures and achieve better mutual understanding and respect. For all what I have…
Will You Benefit by Lying on Your CV?
Although the rule is that one should not lie on your CV/resume, 63% of people admitted to lying or exaggerating. The latest story is that of a government official who put a Stanford University degree in her CV that the university could not confirm. On top of it, they discovered plagiarism in her doctoral dissertation. Obviously, those discoveries don’t necessarily benefit a good reputation. And it can absolutely hurt sooner or later when you are trying to build a career. The response of people in discussions about such scandals usually is that everybody does it. In Germany, a banker with the name Christian Eberhard dreamed of being a surgeon. He made his dream come true by forging a medical degree. When his fraud was discovered, he had already performed 190 surgeries at the University Clinic of Erlangen. This was despite the fact that he had written his “degree” with an…
Where to Eat on a Tight Budget in Paris, France
Here are some inexpensive restaurant suggestions for all those who have to live on a shoestring budget while taking the TEFL course in Paris. 1. Delicious Middle Eastern Food A Paris classic in the Marais—L’as du fallafel. The falafel here is simply out of this world, and at around €6, it can’t be beaten! The only negative part: Be prepared to wait in a (quickly moving) line. 32-34 Rue des Rosiers4th arrondissement+33 1 48 87 63 60Metro: Saint-Paul (Line 1) 2. Savory and Sweet Crepes Not far from L’as du fallafel, Breizh Cafe offers some of the best crepes in Paris. Their buckwheat versions with egg, ham and cheese are so good. Try a yummy one for around €8, and you’ll be full and happy all night! 109 Rue Vieille du Temple3rd arrondissement+33 1 42 72 13 77Metro: Saint-Sébastien – Froissart (Line 8) 3. Spicy Indian Food Paris may not be famous for its Indian food,…
Why Meaningful Learning Is So Important ?
In all those years as a TEFL trainer, I experienced countless novice teachers and seasoned ones during teaching practice. When they came, they all had difficulties with the “Principle of Meaningful Context.” When they left, they had become wonderful EFL teachers with the knowledge of how to excite their students in class. Nothing can replace excellent teaching skills. And those schools that hired our graduates were able to tell the difference. Read on to learn a little bit about our work in training EFL teachers. In English language (or any foreign language) teaching, our trainees learn that meaningful learning is imperative to a top-notch EFL class. What is the difference between meaningful learning and “rote” learning? Let me explain that by looking back in history. Most of our parents learned a foreign language from a teacher who spoke the native language of the students in class. Vocabulary was taught by translating…
Germany Values Its English Teachers
In a survey published by the Huffington Post, Germany has been listed as the country in Europe in which English teachers make the highest salaries in comparison to other European countries. Is there anything Germany-bound English teachers should pay attention to? Our blog gives you some tips of how to get employed in Germany that values its English teachers “If you like teaching, Germany is a really satisfying,dynamic environment to work in,” said Dale Coulter, Chair of the English-Language Teaching Association in Berlin-Brandenburg. “You have so much control over what you teach, the hours you want to work and what materials you develop for your learners.” “There is a big difference to teaching in a state school where you have lots of syllabi to deliver. There’s so much more freedom and dynamism in this industry.” Deborah C., an American ex-pat, who has been teaching English in Berlin since 1992 and…
Interview with Tacito Cury, Global Director of iTTi
Twenty years from now you will be more disappointed by the things you didn’t do than by the things you did do. So throw off your bowlines. Sail away from the safe harbor. Explore. Dream. Discover. Mark Twain What was the reason you founded International TEFL Training Institute? I have always been fascinated by travel. Personally, I have traveled around the world and visited over 125 countries. Travel is an exciting thing; however, you have to be able to support yourself over time. An excellent way to achieve the balance between travel and the need to support yourself is to teach English. So we established a training organization that gives individuals with an excellent command of English the opportunity to become certified to teach English. What makes your organization different from other TEFL training providers? We have created a training program that not only “sells”; it’s a training program designed…
What Our Career Coaching Does For You
Interview preparation is key these days The job market for English teaching is at an all-time high. All our graduates land jobs around the world. Certain areas in the world are extremely popular due to their high compensation rates and benefits. And here is where you actually have competition. In order to land a job at such high-profile institutions, you have to have interview and career-planning skills. Here is where our career coaching can help. 1. Learn how your background is viewed by others. Self-awareness is critical to securing a great position. You need to learn how to view your experience, writing and presentations from different perspectives of experienced professionals, directors and recruiters. 2. Refresh your interviewing skills. Most people haven’t needed an interview for quite a while by the time they apply for teaching positions. Recruiters have invented a crafty series of techniques in recent years to tease information out…
Six Reasons Why France Magically Attracts Tourists
France is well on the way to get the number of yearly tourists to above the 100 million mark. What is it that makes France so attractive for tourists? The answer is in the following six reasons: 1. Paris With over 30 million tourists, France’s capital tops the list of all popular cities in the world. There’s the city’s romantic image, the stunning architecture, the Louvre museum, the iconic Eiffel Tower as well as the simple pleasure of sitting at a sidewalk café sipping a cup of coffee, eating a piece of French pastry and watching people go by. For many years, European and US visitors have come here, and they keep coming back. In recent years, the appeal of Paris has taken over the Far East, with more and more Chinese nationals coming to get a glimpse of the glamour of the French capital. And not to forget Disneyland,…
