The World Of TEFL and TESOL Explained

International TEFL and TESOL Training has been providing TEFL/TESOL training and qualifications for 30 years across a vast network of training centres as well as expertly devised online programs.

Teaching English in another country can provide significant financial benefits, making it an attractive option for those seeking both adventure and financial stability.

Volunteer English teaching is a very popular option with many people. It can take many forms and can be undertaken in a huge range of countries worldwide. Here we look at a few issues that might help you find the best places to teach English as a volunteer.

This is a frequently asked question and we usually answer it with another question: Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course which will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?

Visual aids have always been a part of teaching methodology because they obviously work and aid the teaching process. There are benefits of using visual aids when teaching ESL, for both the students and the teacher.

Within the teaching of English as a second language (ESL) there are several classifications of learner scenarios. You have probably heard of graded classes versus mixed ability classes as an example. Another major classification is monolingual versus multilingual classes.

Second language acquisition is the name given to an educational theory of how we acquire a second language. It is similar to the way we pick-up our native language and is often contrasted with the term ‘language learning’, which is a formal process of instruction in a language.

One of the most important differences is that whilst the roles perform similar functions, a tutor is typically dedicated to one person rather than a group of students. So a tutor is often a dedicated “one to one” teacher.

It is possible to take a course at almost every level of qualification in Teaching English as a Foreign Language (TEFL) or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Here we will look at some actual courses and what you can do with your degree. Then we will look at what those qualification levels are.

As a non-native English speaker it is useful to develop your skills in the English language on an ongoing basis. (This is true for Native speakers also).