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*I've now left the i-to-i UK office for other exciting adventures, but the TEFL Helpdesk will be able to help you with any queries you might have on helpdesk@tefl-training.com*
I took my CELTA course straight after doing my degree. Like many people, my initial reason for doing my TEFL qualification was to enable me to travel the world. I didn’t want to just go on holiday, I wanted to live in a country and immerse myself in the culture.
I have over 4 years teaching experience and I have taught in Japan, Italy, Egypt and Portugal. At first teaching was daunting, however I grew to love it! Despite having a BA in English, I discovered I didn’t really know a lot about English as a language – but that soon changes! TEFL is very diverse, challenging, rewarding and you get to be creative with your lessons. You never stop learning how to better yourself and your methods!
I'm now working at i-to-i as an Online Tutor - so if you're stuck on your TEFL course or have any TEFL questions, feel free to post a message in these groups and I'll get right back to you!
http://www.tefl-chalkboard.com/groups/19-Help-I-m-Stuck-on-my-TEFL-Course-
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“nice ha :) very useful”
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katieloudreaming said:
“Am loving these "get out of sticky moment' ideas......Thanks Emma.”
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“Hahha... these are great!!! :)”
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Five Winning Ways with Writing
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Getting your students to write confidently and accurately can be difficult. Here are a few great writing activities that will keep your students enthusiastic and excited about writing: 1. Chinese Whispers This activity is sometimes known as "Consequences", but it is also a version of "Chinese Whispers". The teacher writes a sentence and secretly shows it to student A in the class. For example: "The cat climbed onto the table." Student A has...
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TEFL courses are a great ‘nest’ for you to grow in, but as with anything it’s when you build up the guts to get the heck out of the nest when you will truly start learning! But the question is, will you fly in the classroom or will you die an awkward death to the delight of your students? Here are a few tips to trick death and at least make it to land with...
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Log in to leave a comment or Create an accountOh also, can I ask where you heard about Emma's page as I'll just need to follow up on it and make sure it's updated that Emma has left i-to-i to go and teach overseas herself.
That would be a god help thank you!
Katie
Hi Reggie!
Thanks for your post. Emma no longer works at i-to-i TEFL here, so we'd advise you email the TEFL helpdesk with any queries and they'll be able to point you in the right direction and get you in touch with a tutor too. You can email them on helpdesk@tefl-training.com. Have you submitted an attempt as yet? You might be pleasantly surprised by how well you do!
Good luck with it,
Katie
Greetings Emma! I have heard that you are the go to person when we are hopelessly confused. I am having problems with checkpoint 3, question 11. Please help!
Hi emma, I'm very stuck on checkpoint 3 question 25, wondering if you could please help me. Thanks Laura
Hi Emma I am really strugglinh with check point 3 and just cant get my head around it, please can yo help?
Thank you :) xxx
Hi Emma, I'm considering taking a TEFL/TESOL/CELTA course and I'm looking to speak with someone who has some experience doing it! I'm currently living in Toronto, Canada, where I was born, and I'm open to going pretty much anywhere, as long as it's safe! I'm a bit hesitant because I don't have a degree and I know this limits my teaching options... I do however have experience working full-time with children in a daycare environment. Any advice you could give me would be greatly appreciated!
Thanks!
Caitlin
Hi Emma,
Im having difficulty on Checkpoint 3 Q25, i have 2 attempts left but i only have 20 days left to finish my course. I'd really appreciate any any help you could give me.
Thanks,
Alan
Hi Emma,
I am currently doing my TEFL course but am stuck on Checkpoint 3 Question 7 and it is my last attempt to get it right! The current answer I have is:
Firstly by eliciting the ideas of the ideal image of a popstar conjured by the students using infinitive verb and adjective - ie live in a Castle, has a lot of money and has a lot of girlfriends. The teacher then shows how the popstar is no longer like this using the board and pictures to show that now he lives in prison, he has no girlfriends, he takes a lot of drugs. The teacher then presents the grammatical structure by stating that he 'used to + infinitive verb (eg used to live) + adjective' then adjoins this to what he is like now through an implied conjunction 'but' 'now he lives in prison' etc. He then asks the students to make their own statements up using the structure.
I'm not sure whether this actually answers the question - and if not what the question is actually looking for?
Your help is greatly appreciated!
Thanks
Lucie
Hi Emma, I am having some trouble with Q10, checkpoint 5, how much information are they actually looking for? This is what a was going to put for anticipated problems, Am I on the right track? Some assistance would be appreciated.
1)The students could have forgotton a lot of what they learned the previous week, some students may be shy and will participate less than others. The game may not be suitable for all students, and you may have to adjust accordingly....
Jan Fitzsimons
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I've completed my 120hr online TEFL course and wondered if you had any advice for applying for jobs in Italy. My CV is ready to go...
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Amy
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