Esl Vs Tesol Certification

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas This is a frequently asked question, and it can start to be answered by asking another question… Where are you in your ESL teaching career? Regardless of your answer, there will be a course that will meet your specific needs. So what are the options?Let us start with the basics; the minimum qualification required by most ESL employers worldwide is a 120-hour TEFL or TESOL certificate course. The good news is that there are a number of ways in which this can be achieved. TEFL or TESOL Travel to learn or stay at home? What are onsite TEFL courses like? What are online TEFL courses like? a. 120-hour TEFL certification b. Specialized TEFL courses c. Diploma level courses Combined TEFL courses Are you ready to teach...  [Read more]

The generally recognized acronym for the field of teaching English is ELT which simply means: English Language Teaching. Within this huge field there are a number of specialisms. One such specialism is the teaching of English to learners for whom English is not their first language. Three common acronyms that are often used when applied to this scenario are TEFL, TESL and TESOL. By defining the terms we will show that the idea of comparing one versus the other, i.e. “TEFL vs TESOL” is not particularly useful. So what do they mean? When the English teaching is to non native speakers and takes place in a country where the first language is not English. Examples would be teaching English in Peru or teaching English in Taiwan. TESL applies when teaching English to non native speakers in a...  [Read more]

If you enroll on a TEFL or TESOL certification course with ITTT you get to decide which acronym you have printed on your certificate. Either TEFL or TESOL is fine as they are used interchangeably throughout much of the English language teaching world. However, if you have a clear plan as to where you want to work, it is worth doing a bit of research to see which of the two is more commonly used in your chosen destination. If most employers are asking for TEFL qualified teachers in their job adverts then it makes sense to go with that option, and vice versa if TESOL certificates are more common. TEFL or TESOL in Europe Common teaching destinations in Europe Other European countries to look out for Pros and cons of teaching English in Europe TEFL or TESOL in Asia Common teaching destinations...  [Read more]

  To be successful teaching English overseas you will need to come up with interesting teaching ideas for your students. This video from one of ITTT's online TESOL certification courses outlines a teaching idea for the present continuous when it is used to talk about future plans. In this activity students are given a diary and have to interview each other about their future plans. For example: Student A: "What are you doing on the 6th?" Student B: "I'm having my hair done." Students keep asking and answering questions until they find a date when they are free to meet. This idea can also be adapted to use with past tenses. On ITTT's TESOL certification courses not only will you learn how the different tenses in English are formed and used but you will also learn interesting ways of...  [Read more]

Marketing ploy: The course itself may be free or cheap, but legitimate TEFL / TESOL certification comes at a cost. This practice is increasingly common across various online course providers. While you can access the course content for free or at a minimal fee, obtaining a certificate often requires an additional payment. Essentially, you end up paying for the certification, making the overall cost similar to that of a regular course where certification is included in the price. Hours: Free TEFL / TESOL courses often lack the necessary study hours. Accreditation: Most free TEFL / TESOL courses lack recognition. Considering the adage "You get what you pay for?. A checklist for evaluating TEFL / TESOL courses. Video Testimonials. While there are some legitimate free TEFL / TESOL courses...  [Read more]

If you're contemplating TEFL /TESOL certification , you're likely curious about the prerequisites for teaching English overseas or online. Factors such as the type of TEFL / TESOL certification needed, educational background, teaching experience, and whether you're a native or non-native English speaker are pivotal. Generally, there are only two requirements: Being a Native or near Native English speaker and a TEFL / TESOL certificate. In some countries a third requirement is a Degree. TEFL / TESOL certification is often a fundamental requirement for teaching English overseas. Employers will often expect to see that you have completed a 120-hour TEFL / TESOL certificate course . Some employers may also seek specialized certifications, such as a course that additionally includes: Why get a...  [Read more]

  This video covers the differences teachers encounter when teaching monolingual and multilingual classes. Monolingual students all have the same native language. Multilingual students have different first languages. Watch this video to find out how to deal with these types of classes as a teacher. 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 next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! two videos comparing two different ways of teaching. the first one a...  [Read more]

  The difference between the active and passive voice is one of the more advanced topics of English grammar. Therefore, it is important for every English teacher to understand this concept. 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 next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! The five main conditionals are zero, first, second, third and mixed. There are two kinds of speech reported speech and direct speech. When reporting speech, present simple to...  [Read more]

  The difference between the active and passive voice is one of the more advanced topics of English grammar. Therefore, it is important for every English teacher to understand this concept. 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 next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This unit is about all tenses in past. It gives clear instructions about when to use which past and how, so as past simple, past continuous, past perfect and past perfect...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences There are many similarities, but also many differences, in teaching English as a foreign language and teaching English as a second language. Teaching English as a foreign language is when you teach English in a country that does not have English as an official language. Teaching English as a second language is when you teach English to someone who speaks another language as their first language, normally in a country where English is the official language. I have taught both English as a foreign language (EFL) and English as a second language (ESL) and these two experiences had quite a few similarities and quite a few differences. EFL and ESL Example Similarities between EFL and ESL Differences between EFL and ESL "This was a big difference for me as a...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas ESL is English which is usually taught to students in an English speaking country. EFL is English which is taught to students in a foreign, non-English speaking country. As it is true of many European countries, where is common to learn to speak more than one foreign language. For these reasons ESL is typically the term used in the United States, an English-speaking nation, whereas EFL is more often the term of choice in countries where English is not the native language. What's ESL? What's EFL? Teaching ESL versus teaching EFL ESL Students Need... 1. Hands-on English lessons suitable for their immediate needs. 2. Explicit cultural instruction. 3. Bridges towards integration. EFL Students Need 1. Lots of practice using English, especially...  [Read more]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas One of the main differences between teaching groups and individual students is the lesson plan. Teaching One-to-One From a Learner's Perspective What do Teachers Think Lesson Plan for Group Teaching Students Abilities Students Peculiarities Do you want to teach English abroad? Take a TEFL course! Related Articles: Several factors need to be considered when planning a lesson for a single student: The aforementioned factors should be taken into account even when teaching groups but in one-to-one lessons they are crucial. Considering that the whole lesson is dedicated to one individual, material covered should be graded to his/her exact level to achieve the best result, giving the teacher freedom to make the lessons challenging to stimulate further...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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. Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas 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? Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Visual aids have always been a part of teaching methodology because they obviously work and aid...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-28 | Writer: Toronto School of Management | Email: [email protected] Position at Toronto School of Management Part - Time,  Fixed term (6 months).  The Language Gallery Canada is a proud member of Global University Systems (GUS), an international network of higher-educational institutions, brought together by a shared passion for accessible, industry-relevant qualifications. The Language Gallery Canada delivers a wide range of quality language programs to students from over 70 countries. With locations in Canada’s two largest markets for ESL training, Toronto and Vancouver, provides short-term and long-term high-quality language courses with an emphasis on academic quality, offering international students a great language immersion experience that will...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-01-14 | Writer: LingoAce | Email: [email protected] LingoAce is a leading online learning platform dedicated to providing a fun and engaging learning environment for children aged 4-15 who want to learn Chinese, English, and Math.About the Online English Teacher Program:•    Our vision is to provide accessible world-class English education to students•    Our goal is to use the best-in-class teaching materials and methods to help our students improve their test skills and be able to apply English in real-life situations.•    Class type: one-on-one class (25 minutes or 55 minutes of teaching time) and group class (55 minutes of teaching time)•    Curriculum: provided by LingoAce and based on...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-22 | Writer: ECHS Teachers Homestay | Email: [email protected] ECHS Teachers Homestay is actively seeking new teachers/host families living in the greater Honolulu area.  This is a fun program where students accelerate their learning process by living and studying in their English teachers home. Most students stay from 1-4 weeks. Students are all ages arriving from Europe or Asia. We are looking for a host/teacher that can provide the following:  15 hours private English instruction per week.  3 outings/activities per week with students.  Private bedroom. Meals.Requirements:  All certified teachers are encouraged to apply.  TEFL/TESOL Certification is a bonus.  An extensive ESL teaching history, with a college degree in...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-01-20 | Writer: VUS - The English Center | Email: [email protected] Full-Time expat ESL teachers wanted in Vinh city, Nghe An province.VUS is one of the biggest language centers in the South of Vietnam with the majority of its English schools in Ho Chi Minh city. We are expanding to new locations each year with English schools in Hanoi, English schools in Bien Hoa, English schools in Binh Duong, an English school in Da Nang and an English school in Vung Tau.We are looking for full-time/part-time English speaking teachers who can take on a wide variety of ages (predominantly with 6-16 year olds) during both weekends and weeknights at our centers.What we offer:- Sustainable monthly salary- Accommodation support- Completion bonus & Vacation bonus- Resigning bonus-...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-01-04 | Writer: Schutz & Kanomata | Email: [email protected] One-year position to teach ESL and learn Portuguese & Brazilian culture in a small town and safe environment. Program focused on natural language acquisition (Stephen Krashen's Natural Approach), using learner-centered, motivational, participatory activities. No strict plan or course of lessons. We provide orientation and respect each instructor's style. Comfortable accommodations and income above the cost of living. Program includes Portuguese instruction (conversation, grammar, phonology), capoeira lessons (optional), and local tours once a month.Requirements: Native level EnglishExperience (especially with young children and kindergarden teaching experience)College degree (prefereble in education,...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-03-10 | Writer: English Actually | Email: [email protected] We are hiring TEFL/TESOL certified teachers for online classes in Argentina.About the job:This position is part time and 100% online. However, due to tax restrictions, the successful candidate will be required to re-locate to Argentina. The position begins in April 2022.About our school:Our educational approach is functional and student-centered. We aim at creating meaningful learning experiences that will enable our students to communicate in the English language in real life situations. In this scenario, we believe that the educator performs a critical role, acting as a resilient mediator between content and students, guiding them towards language acquisition and successful...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-18 | Writer: Odysee Education | Email: [email protected] We are looking for English teachers for our schools across Indonesia to teach children and young adults (ages 5-18). Most of our vacancies start in July/August, but we do have some opportunities year round. Up to 25 hours teaching per week, Monday to Friday. Established in 2013, Odysee Education has more than 10,000 students in schools all over Indonesia, making it one of the top English program providers in the nation. As the saying goes “The youths are the future of our nation”, therefore it is of the utmost importance that the right education is provided. Hence, we have established a reputation for recruiting the best teachers, and pride ourselves in building a network of veteran educators and...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-10-06 | Writer: English Actually | Email: [email protected] We are hiring TEFL/TESOL certified teachers for online classes in Argentina.About the job:This position is part time and 100% online. However, due to tax restrictions, the successful candidate will be required to re-locate to Argentina. The position begins on 24th October 2021.About our school:Our educational approach is functional and student-centered. We aim at creating meaningful learning experiences that will enable our students to communicate in the English language in real life situations. In this scenario, we believe that the educator performs a critical role, acting as a resilient mediator between content and students, guiding them towards language acquisition and successful...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-06-16 | Writer: Lincoln School of Foreign Languages | Email: [email protected] We are the biggest language school in Krakow and have 20 years of experience. We teach online and in two locations: Krakow and Warsaw. In Krakow, we are located in the Old Town, within walking distance of the famous Main Square. In Warsaw, we are right next to its hallmark – Palace of Culture and Science. If you like working with teenagers and adults, have a head full of ideas and would like to share your enthusiasm about languages, the job is for you!We are looking for native speakers of English for the coming academic year.Locations: Krakow, Warsaw, onlineRequirements:•    prior experience in teaching•    a teaching qualification...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-19 | Writer: Second Tree | Email: [email protected] We are looking for volunteer teachers for a minimum commitment of 10 weeks, to deliver English classes to refugees and asylum seekers in the Epirus region of Northern Greece. The ideal candidate would have experience teaching English as a foreign/second language and would possess a strong understanding of or passion for the context we work in. Experience in delivering educational activities in this context is a strong advantage. Your role would include:Planning and delivering lessons for classes that can range from A0 (illiteracy) to B2, taking into account individual differences in level within each classPreparing class materials and assessmentsEmpowering students with interpersonal – and life – skills;...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-03-12 | Writer: ALBA International School | Email: [email protected] ALBA is seeking enthusiastic, weekend ESL teachers for our Weekend ESL program on Saturdays and Sundays with immediate start dates available.Job Details:1. Our class times run on Saturdays and Sundays in three sessions: 9am-11:30am, 12pm-2:30pm and 3pm-5:30pm. (The same students come for both days)2. Students' ages range from 5-16 years old depending on the class being taught. (There are multiple class ranges during each session)3. Class sizes can range from 18-24 students. (Most around 20)4. Teachers can choose which sessions they would like to teach and how many sessions they would like to teach. (This can depend on class availability)Requirements:1. A native English speaker. (No specific...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-02-10 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel is a leading ESL institute in Latin America. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Cusco Peru. Maximo Nivel is well known in Latin America for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.ESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-04-18 | Writer: Academy of New York | Email: [email protected] We offer:•    Competitive pay (65-100 PLN per class prepared and conducted) plus bonuses•    Stable schedule of online classes (20-30hrs per week)•    Access to lesson plans, curricula, and teaching materials for all English levels!•    Small group sizes (max. 6 students)•    Opportunities for promotion and quarterly bonuses•    Teaching support from our Curriculum AdvisorFor teachers located in Poland:•    Support with governmental paperwork (business activity, accounting, visas, residency card, etc.) – only for teachers located in Warsaw•    Public health insurance...  [Read more]

Date posted:2022-08-10 | Writer: Salem NH High School | Email: [email protected] Intermediate-Advanced ESL Teacher Opening: September 2022 through June 2023Salem NH High School’s Continuing Education program is searching for a qualified native level English teacher from September to May to teach in person at Salem NH High School.Classes meet in the evening on Monday/Wednesday or Tuesday/Thursday from 5:30-7:30 or 6:00-8:00 pm (teacher can chose the schedule), starting the week of September 19, 2022, 4 hours per week, plus planning time. QualificationsDegree requiredTEFL/TESOL preferredSalary: $30 hourlyTo apply, please send resume and a brief cover letter to Claudia Dell’Anno, Director, Salem Continuing Education at the email address in the job heading. Register now & get...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-03-04 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Job DescriptionESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our teachers, and it is important that you take pride in your teaching. We specifically look for professionals with a passion for teaching. We stress three things in our classrooms:1. Professionalism2. Chemistry with our learners3. STT - Student Talk TimeSalary and benefitsThe Institute pays teachers a fixed base salary approximately 10% above the average teacher's salary in-country. This salary is not adjusted down unless teachers request...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-07-16 | Writer: Maximo Nivel | Email: [email protected] Maximo Nivel is the leading ESL program in Latin America with institutes in Costa Rica, Guatemala, and Peru. We are looking for great ESL teachers to join our teaching team in Antigua, Guatemala. Maximo Nivel is well known for our "Native English Program," our professionalism, and our dedication to excellent teaching and great client service. We are a hard-working and professional group—and these are the kind of teachers we look for.POSITIONESL teachers teach 30 contact hours per week, Monday - Friday. Class size is limited to 12 learners. Most teachers teach a range of levels from Basic to Advanced. The majority of our learners are young adults, 18-30 years old, and some teens.We pride ourselves on our...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-11-26 | Writer: Unifyhub | Email: [email protected] Unifyhub, a corporate language learning and content creation company with offices in Tallinn (Estonia), and Saint-Petersburg (Russia)  is looking for ESL teachers to join our international team of professionals. In the past 14 years, we have helped over 100,000 people learn English, get into foreign universities, travel freely, and get better jobs. Our mission is to improve people’s lives and careers by helping them master their language knowledge. Responsibilities: ESL teacher (online)•    Teaching Business and General English to corporate clients (adults) in groups and individually online (normally up to 100 academic hours per month) •    Lesson planning •  ...  [Read more]