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Which online TEFL certification is the best for teaching online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Deciding on the best online TEFL certification involves considering your main objectives, what you plan to use the qualification for, and your aspirations post-certification. Let's delve into the primary online course options.
Types of online TEFL certification
Uses of these qualifications
Online TEFL courses can be easily distinguished based on the average completion time.
Weekend Courses: Often promoted as "introductory courses," these are primarily conducted over weekends to accommodate those already employed, providing an insight into TEFL. Given their time limitation (approximately 10 hours), they offer limited content on teaching and learning, yet they can be beneficial in determining whether undertaking a comprehensive course is really for you.
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Do I need a TEFL / TESOL certification to teach English overseas or online. - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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:
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Should I get TEFL certification online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Gaining a TEFL certification online is now the most popular option among our course trainees worldwide. If you were to ask every trainee why they chose an online course you would get many different answers, but one that most people mention is the convenience of being able to complete the training from any location you choose. As long as you have an internet connection there is nothing stopping you from studying at home, during breaks from work, or while traveling. The other main benefit of online study is the high level of flexibility involved. ITTT online TEFL courses have no fixed timetable of study and no set times when you have to be online, you decide for yourself when and how much you study. It is entirely up to you.
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Are free or cheap TEFL / TESOL Certification courses worth it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
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.
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Online or In-Class TEFL Certification: Which Option to Choose? - TEFL Blog
Elizaveta Pachina
Alumni Experiences
TEFL/TESOL stands for Teaching English as a foreign language, whether you are a native speaker which means you are born in an English-speaking country or a non-native speaker which means you are not, you can get a TEFL certificate to be a certified English teacher. It's a certificate for those who wish to teach English as a second language with minimal or no teaching experience. Students who wish to learn English as a second language are known as ELLs which stands for English Language learners.
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Why Teachers Need to Complete a TEFL Certification Course Before Heading Overseas - TEFL Blog
Mark Crocker
TEFL Information Alumni Experiences
English has quickly become the leading language of the world. Whether we like it or not, most countries have chosen English as the language of business and international interaction, and because of this, many are pushing their people to learn English as a second language. To help guide this initiative, many businesses, schools, and private households are hiring native English-speakers to teach English to those wishing to learn. While learning directly from a native speaker is the ideal way to learn a new language, unfortunately, it is common for many English speakers to go abroad and hope to be able to teach effectively with no prior teacher training.
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A LIVE Look Into ITTT's TEFL/TESOL Course Platform How Do Online TEFL/TESOL Courses Work? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
How do online TEFL/TESOL courses with ITTT work? This live event offers an insight into our online course platform. Join us live and ask us your most burning questions about teaching English, TEFL/TESOL, and everything in between! #TEFL #BestTEFL #TeachEnglish Are you ready to teach English abroad or online? Click here and get started today: bit.ly/37gs5vO What is TEFL Certification? Where is it valid: bit.ly/36ma2Fg Check out our wide range of TEFL Courses: bit.ly/3ltqt73 Teach English online from anywhere you want: bit.ly/3ltqEPL
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Should I get a TEFL or TESOL certification? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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
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TEFL or TESOL in Asia
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Simple Usage Online Tesol Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
This video outlines two usages of the Present Simple tense. There are several usages but the video focuses on the two main ones. The first usage is to talk about habits and routines. For example, I teach every Monday. She walks to school every day. It rains almost every day in the wet season. His mother does yoga twice a week. The second main usage of the Present Simple is to talk about general facts and truths. For example, The sun rises in the east. The earth is round. She works at the local mall. Coming to terms with the tense system can often cause both students and teachers the greatest amount of difficulty, not to mention other grammar points such as conditionals, modals, active and passive voice. ITTT's online teaching courses assume no previous knowledge of English grammar... [Read more]
TEFL Online course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In addition to its in-class teaching courses and advanced online courses, ITTT offers two online TEFL/TESOL courses. These are the standard 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course and the 60-hour introductory TEFL/TESOL course.
With quality course materials and course prices starting as low as USD 199 ITTT's online TEFL/TESOL courses represent excellent value for money especially when you consider the additional benefits outlined below. Both courses can be studied with or without tutor support and are a great way to earn a teaching qualification for those unable to attend an in-class course. Whether you choose the 60-hour course or the 120-hour course you will benefit from the following course features: Internationally accredited courses, continuous assessment, embossed hard copy certificate,... [Read more]
ITTT 60-hour 10-unit Course in Teaching English Online with tutor
Teaching English Online is a rapidly expanding area of the TEFL/TESOL market. Estimates show that beyond 2020 there may be more people learning English online worldwide than face-to-face. No previous experience or training in education is required to complete this course. The course is designed for anyone who is currently working, or intends to work within the field of Teaching English Online.
On completion of the course, you should have gained a basic knowledge of teachers and their roles, students and their needs, how to manage a classroom and the all-important skill of creating your own lessons, all with specific reference to teaching English online. Further topics of study include the practical requirements of hardware and software needed and how to use this. The course... [Read more]
Review From Tesol Student In Zhuhai 2 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Neil just completed his four-week intensive TEFL/TESOL training in Zhuhai, China. He wants to pursue a career in teaching English overseas. He thought the course was very intensive but a lot of fun. He feels well prepared and thinks he learned all the skills and techniques he needs to be a great teacher in a variety of classrooms worldwide. He is excited to start his first full-time position in China and can’t wait to make use of his new learned skills.
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TEFL vs. TESOL: Understanding Your ESL Certification Options - TEFL Blog
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
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170-hr course in Teaching English as a foreign language with online specialization with tutor support (for teaching abroad & online) - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
170-hr TEFL Certificate with tutor (Specialization in Teaching Online)
Our 170-hour Teaching English as a Foreign Language with Online Specialization has been designed for those who would like to gain a qualification to enter the TEFL/TESOL employment market and wish to maximize their options. Through this course we will give you the knowledge and skills needed to teach English in both classroom and online settings. The course is taken in two parts: First, our 120-hour certification is completed. This is followed by a further 50-hours of study looking at the particular skills needed to teach English online. One added benefit of the course is that on completion you will gain access to a unique graduate network, connecting you to ITTT alumni currently employed by many of the... [Read more]
TEFL course online free - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
At ITTT we do all we can to provide the very best value for money. One way we do that is by giving away free additional courses when you sign up for one of our online TEFL course options. If you choose our most popular 120-hour TEFL certification course with tutor support, you will also get one of our 50-hour specialized courses thrown in at no extra cost. Depending on your future teaching plans, you can pick any of the following free course options:
Planning on teaching English online?
Get the very best value with a TEFL course bundle
By completing our 120-hour course you will be well prepared to start teaching English in any location you decide is right for you. By also adding one of our free specialized courses to your portfolio, you will greatly increase your teaching knowledge and... [Read more]
Tefl reviews - English Grammar Past Perfect Teaching Ideas 2 Online Tesol Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
In this Online TESOL Course video we will look at a useful teaching idea for the past perfect tense. Students are given statements written in the past simple and will have to complete the statement with sentences in the past perfect. Each statement would have been cut out before the class and distributed to pairs or small groups. The student will turn over their card, read out the statement then complete it with their own past perfect sentence. For example: I didn't do my homework ... because I hadn't brought my book home. Teaching ideas such as this become an important part of an English teacher's resources, enabling them to create interesting plans when required. To learn more about this tense and others consider taking one of ITTT's online TESOL courses. Follow the link above... [Read more]
What is a realistic timeline for TEFL certification and then getting a job teaching English abroad or online? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
This depends on which course you choose and also on your personal learning style. For example, you have up to 6 months to complete a 120-hour online course but many students complete the course in just a few weeks. You can then begin looking for teaching jobs immediately after your course ends.
Your lifetime job search guidance begins the day you enroll in your TEFL/TESOL course, so you can get the conversation started with your ITTT advisor whenever you’re ready. The lifetime job support also includes help with your resume and cover letter.
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Can I get paid to teach English online during the coronavirus crisis?
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Online TEFL Courses - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) provide a wide variety of highly practical, high-quality, online TEFL courses and certification options. Our most popular online course is the 120-hour TEFL certificate course with tutor support. As well as this standard TEFL course, we also offer an advanced online Diploma in TESOL and a range of course packages that provide great value for money.
The Master Package includes three courses in one; the 120-hour TEFL course, the 50-hour course in teaching business English (CTBE) and the 50-hour course in teaching English to young learners (CTEYL). This package includes tutor support and you will have the option of receiving three individual certificates for each course you complete, or a single 220-hour certificate on completion of all the... [Read more]
Tefl Review For In Class Beijing Course - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Rory is from the UK and recently completed the 1-month TEFL in-class course in Beijing, China. In her TESOL review, he explains that even though he found the course to be very intensive, he enjoyed his time at our Beijing center. He was able to define his teaching skills by teaching a variety of local EFL students at the center in Beijing, from young learners to adult students. He also loved Beijing and all that the city has to offer. He is now ready to take on his first position of teaching English overseas in South Korea.
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Which online TEFL course should I do? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
When selecting a TEFL course, it is best to narrow your focus to the courses that will give you the best chance to achieve your goals.
What type of employment would you like to undertake?
Are you set on one type of teaching role or are you open to different types of employment?
Why take a course with more than 120-hours?
Which qualification is suited to higher-paying positions?
TEFL qualified teachers are employed in a range of roles. Most notably, teaching children in a school setting, teaching business English at a language center, working as a private tutor, or teaching English online.
Keeping your options open is a good approach, but it isn't for everyone. Understandably, some teachers limit their options to employment in a specific area or to the flexibility of online teaching... [Read more]
Combined TEFL Courses - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ Online & In-Class TEFL Courses
TEFL certification courses have traditionally been offered either as 4-week, classroom based courses or as 100% online or distance learning. We understand the benefits and drawbacks to both types of study. In order to offer greater variety and flexibility, we have combined the best of both methods into one unique course. The combined TEFL course comprises of two elements of study: the first being online and the second being in-class study at one of our training centers.
The great advantage of this TEFL course is flexibility. The online component of the course allows you the time to absorb the theories of TEFL teaching at your own pace. Attendance at one of our training centres then gives you the opportunity to put this theory into practice. The combined TEFL course is ideal for anyone... [Read more]
Are online TEFL courses worth it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Online TEFL courses come in many shapes and sizes and their popularity continues to grow year after year. The convenience of being able to study in your own time from wherever you are in the world is one of the biggest attractions of this form of study, as is the relatively low cost. However, before you make a final decision on which type of course suits you best, it is advisable to have all the facts to hand.
Are online TEFL courses as good as in-class TEFL courses?
If I choose an online TEFL course, will I still be issued a full TEFL certificate?
Who accredits the online TEFL course certificates?
How will I receive the online TEFL course study materials?
How will I be assessed during an online TEFL course?
How quickly can I finish an online TEFL course?
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Tefl reviews - English Grammar Present Continuous For The Future Tesol Certification Efl - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
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]
Is an online TEFL certificate worth it? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Online TEFL courses offer flexibility, allowing students to study at their own pace and from any location, making them an increasingly popular choice. Besides the convenience, they are often more affordable than in-person courses. While their value is evident, it is recommended to research the variety of courses available to ensure you choose one that best fits your needs and enhances your teaching prospects.
Are online TEFL courses as effective as in-person TEFL courses?
Who accredits ITTT's certificates for online TEFL courses?
Will I receive a full TEFL certificate if I take an online TEFL course?
How will I be evaluated while taking an online TEFL course?
How will I get the online TEFL course materials?
How fast can I complete an online TEFL course?
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Tefl reviews - Tesol Tefl Reviews Video Testimonial Zanab - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Zanab took the in-class intensive TEFL course with TEFL International in Zhuhai, China. In this TEFL review video Zanab explains that before taking the course she had had no prior teaching experience and was not confident but now she has graduated she feels ready to teach English as a foreign language. During the course she had 8 hours of teaching practice when she taught young learners and students of varying levels. Zanab recommends the course in Zhuhai to anyone considering a TEFL course.
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... [Read more]
Should I take a TEFL course online or in a classroom? - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ TEFL FAQs
Each has unique advantages:
Evaluate your learning preferences, time constraints, and financial considerations to determine the optimal path for your TEFL journey.
What are the differences between an online TEFL course and an in-class TEFL course?
What are the advantages of an online TEFL course?
What is a combined TEFL course?
Are online and in-class TEFL courses both viable options?
Probably the most significant difference is the inclusion of Observed Teaching Practice (OTP) in classroom based courses. Throughout the four-week course you will spend many hours practicing your teaching skills in a real classroom with genuine English language learners. These practice lessons are observed by an experienced course trainer who will provide instant feedback and tips for improvement... [Read more]
Tefl Review For Online Tefl Course 39 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Sacha is from the United States and she just completed her 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course with tutor support and is excited about her new qualification. In this video review, she describes her experience with ITTT and the course. She thoroughly enjoyed all 20 units and had a lot of fun reviewing English grammar units. She also enjoyed the video resources, especially the real teaching examples of how to teach effectively and how not to teach. She is now pursuing a career in teaching overseas and cannot wait to live abroad.
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Tefl Review For Online Tefl Course 46 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Ben is from California but worked as an English teacher in South Korea for four years. During his time in Korea, he did not possess a teaching qualification. When he returned home to the United States, he decided to become qualified to further his education. Even though he had prior teaching experience, he learned a lot of new skills and techniques, such as the ESA methodology, classroom management and lesson planning. Therefore, he highly recommends the course to anyone who is working in the EFL field.
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Tefl Review For Online Tefl Course 44 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Amanda is from Brazil but currently living in Turkey. She recently completed our TEFL/TESOL course and immediately found a job. She is excited to live abroad and enjoys teaching English overseas. She highly recommends our courses and enjoyed the variety of teaching and grammar topics provided in the course.
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Tefl Review For Online Tefl Course 42 - ✔️ ✔️ ✔️ ITTT
Zouhaier is from Tunisia and he is an English language teacher there. To further his education and career prospects, he decided to take our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL course. He chose to work with a tutor throughout the course and was highly impressed with the thorough assistance he received. He enjoyed the teaching methodologies, classroom management, classroom behavior and English grammar units. He recommends this course to anyone interested in teaching overseas.
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