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Get TEFL Certified in Paris with iTTi Interview with Dan Brechbiel Hello, my name is Dan. I discovered iTTi when I was 53 years old, and purely by chance. I was ready and looking for a new direction in life. I knew that I wanted to be in Paris, France, and I knew I wanted to teach. What I didn’t know was how to make these seemingly different things happen together. One day, I googled “ESL Paris,” never expecting to get any further in my search. The first listing that popped up was for iTTi, an international organization with training schools around the globe. Around the globe? (I clicked on France) Schools in Brittany and in Paris. Without giving it a second thought, I applied and paid a deposit. Did that just happen? Was it that easy? It did, and it was. I soon received a detailed email from iTTi…

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When students join our TEFL course in Paris , they explore Paris in greater detail. After all, it is the most visited city in the world, and it is lovely in so many ways that time goes by rather quickly during the three months the tourist visa allows you. Most of the TEFL trainees stay in Paris because they believe it is too expensive to visit other French cities/regions. Here is a very inexpensive travel solution to explore: the world bus. Few people know about it. The world bus is a night bus. So, if you want to travel France on a shoestring budget, the budget night bus is your friend. Sure, travelling the road for 10 hours straight is hardly the most comfortable experience, but how else can you expect to travel across the entire country for under €15, especially on a weekend or public holiday? And it’s not…

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Travel from the US to France The USA is currently on France’s orange list. It means there is a difference between vaccinated and unvaccinated travelers. Vaccinated travelers can travel to France for any reason and do not need a Covid test. Vaccination can be proved at the border with a CDC vaccination certificate. They have to present a declaration stating that they do not have Covid symptoms and have not been in contact with any Covid patients. Unvaccinated travelers can only travel if they meet the criteria for “essential travel.” This includes French citizens and residents returning home, students beginning academic studies in France, and essential work trips, but does not include tourism, family visits, or visits to second homes. Unvaccinated travelers who qualify under the essential reasons rules must present the following documents at the border: a negative Covid test less than 72 hours old as well as the…

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iTTi TEFL TESOL Course in Egypt, Cairo

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…

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TEFL Course in Paris

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,…

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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…

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iTTi international TEFL Training institute

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…

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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,…

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