Teach English Certification Courses

Definitely! Just as we expect professionals like surgeons or pilots to be trained, students expect their English instructors to be both knowledgeable and skilled. A TEFL certification ensures two primary competencies: Thus, being TEFL-certified not only bolsters your expertise but also fosters trust and credibility among students. So how can taking a TEFL certification provide this knowledge? The second major component mentioned at the start, that of Classroom skills. In conclusion: First you need to find a course that offers these components. While many native English speakers have learned the rules of English grammar sub-consciously as part of their language development, this does not give them the necessary subject knowledge required to teach English. So both native English speakers...  [Read more]

  The future simple tense can be used for threats, promises and predictions. In this video we look at a teaching idea for the predictions usage. In pairs students are given a card with some prompts and responses. One student reads the prompt and the other responds with the given comment and their own sentence in the future simple tense. For example: Student 1: I've lost my shoe. Student 2: Don't worry. It'll turn up somewhere. For anyone wanting to teach English certification is the best route to take. An online TEFL course from ITTT will equip you with the skills needed to be successful in the classroom. Not only will it cover tenses such as the future simple featured in this video but it will also cover other grammar points such as modal verbs, reported speech etc. and teaching...  [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]

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. The Benefits of a TEFL Certification The Importance of Learning the ESA Method Knowing...  [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]

Elizaveta Pachina Teaching Ideas A TEFL course, otherwise known as "Teaching English as a Foreign Language," is an essential educational component for any foreign language educator who wishes to teach English in their own country or to non-native students living abroad ("What's the Difference Between CELTA and TEFL?" 2019). To be certified to teach English as a foreign language, a language educator possess at least a TEFL or TESOL certification, with a degree of practical, in-class teaching experience. The most prestigious TEFL courses, such as CELTA (Cambridge English Teaching Language Assessment), are accredited, which means their curriculum has been reviewed and accepted by international committees to ensure that they meet local, national, or international language standards. Most...  [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]

  An English teaching certification course will cover teaching methodologies, grammar and teaching ideas such as those covered here for the future simple. In the video the teaching ideas are horoscopes, fortune telling and wedding vows. For the horoscope activity students will be given zodiac signs and will create a horoscope for that sign before finding out who in the class the horoscope applies to. The fortune telling idea enables the students to role play using the future simple tense with one student being the fortune teller and the other the customer. Lastly, students create their ideal wedding vows or alternatively they can create silly vows. For many people, gaining English teaching certification is the first step on an exciting and rewarding journey as an English teacher...  [Read more]

  Valentina is from Italy and decided to take our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL certification course to further her education. She is excited to be a certified English teacher and wants to teach and live abroad. She appreciated the flexibility the course gave her as she was able to complete it at her own pace within a period of 6 months. She is already working as an English teacher and improved her teaching skills tremendously after taking the course. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

A TEFL course equips individuals with the essential skills to effectively teach the English language, regardless of whether they are native speakers. While simply knowing the language was once deemed sufficient, it is now widely recognized that successful teaching requires a structured approach. A TEFL course covers methodologies to teach English language skills, lesson planning for diverse learners, refreshing English grammar concepts, and techniques to enhance classroom engagement. Simply put, it is designed to transform a native or non-native English speaker into a proficient English language instructor. English grammar and how to teach it Lesson planning and the ESA method Classroom management Evaluation and testing The mere mention of English grammar is often enough to strike fear...  [Read more]

  Here the teacher gives a brief overview of the uses of the 'going to' future tense. This tense is formed: Subject + verb to be "am/is/are" + going to + base verb. The two uses for the 'going to' future are: To talk about future plans/ intentions made before speaking. They are going to watch a film. Predictions based on evidence. (Looking at dark clouds overhead) It's going to rain. The future tenses represent just one part of the grammar covered by ITTT's TEFL certification courses. ITTT's courses can be taken fully online, in-class or a combination of the two. Visit us at the link above to find a TEFL course that suits you. 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...  [Read more]

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. Teaching Jobs Abroad Teaching English Online Jobs Can I get paid to teach English online during the coronavirus crisis? At the moment, recruiting and hiring for in-person teaching jobs is still slow, although schools in some countries are...  [Read more]

International TEFL and TESOL Training (ITTT) have been providing high-quality in-class and online certification courses since 1998. Since then, tens of thousands of students have graduated from our range of courses and gone on to teach English at home or overseas. Many of these have also taken the time to post a review of their training experience. As the market leader in TEFL/TESOL certification, we are proud to receive one of the highest proportions of positive reviews in the field of teacher training. Why not take a look for yourself and see what our graduates have to say about us and our courses? Our Facebook page is a good place to find a range of information about ITTT, including course reviews and general feedback from our many thousands of followers. Reviews.co.uk is the...  [Read more]

  The teaching idea covered here is one that would be particularly appropriate for more advanced English language learners, those who can use different tenses accurately. The activity is a board game that focuses on comparing and contrasting the tenses, focusing on the Present Perfect and the Present Perfect Continuous. Each student takes a turn at rolling the dice and moving around the board. For example a student could land on a square that says "Something you have been learning for a long time." An appropriate answer for the student could be "I have been learning English for a long time." The next student takes a turn and could land on a square that says "A beautiful place you have visited." This time the student could use the Present Perfect rather than the Present Perfect...  [Read more]

TEFL certification is the qualification that new English language teachers require to be eligible to apply for most teaching jobs, no matter where they are located. However, as there are no official guidelines governing TEFL certification, it can be a difficult task sifting through the many options available. An internet search will bring up a wide array of courses with huge variations in study time and cost, making the choice even harder. How many study hours should I look for when researching TEFL certification? In-class TEFL certification Online TEFL certification Combined TEFL certification Other types of TEFL certification TEFL course packages One simple way to categorize different TEFL certification courses is to look at the average amount of study hours, which are usually...  [Read more]

Date posted:2007-07-12 | Writer: Inlingua | Email: [email protected] Two Positions Available Soon Inlingua is the market leader in language training in Venezuela. Our busy 'Family' center on the outskirts of Caracas continues to grow in popularity and now we are seeking two experienced teachers of children and adults to join our dynamic team for the coming academic year. If you are a native speaker over the age of 25, with a primary degree in Education or in English and an appropriate TEFL/ Teaching certificate or experience, we'd like you to forward your CV to us for consideration. Please mark e-mails for the attention of The Manager E mail contact: kids@ inlingua.com Place: Los Samanes, Caracas, Venezuela Beginning: September 2007 Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-03-19 | Writer: English Wizards | Email: [email protected] Working with English Wizards provides you the option to find paid teaching jobs at schools all over Poland with a legal work visa and full support available inside and outside of the classroom. Poland is one of the world’s fastest-growing TEFL destinations due to its charming culture, beautiful mediaeval cities, low cost of living, and the widespread availability of jobs for native English speakers. Navigating the job market alone can be quite difficult, especially without EU citizenship, but English Wizards makes the process easier than ever before! Poland’s major cities, including Warsaw, Krakow, Gdansk, and Wroclaw, have an abundance of teaching jobs available and don’t suffer from oversaturation...  [Read more]

Mark Crocker Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas Syllabus design is one of the most important parts of developing a business English course. In order to formulate a syllabus, a lot of factors have to be kept in mind. These include the purpose of the course, the language proficiency of the students, the field in which the students specialize, as well as the aims, goals and objectives that you intend to achieve by the end of the course. The syllabus design should represent a logical step by step process to take the students from their present level of proficiency to their desired level. The Different Types of Syllabus Design Focus on the Specific Needs of the Student Group Don't Forget to Include Testing and Evaluation Are you ready to design your first TEFL course syllabus? Related...  [Read more]

Date posted:2023-09-14 | Writer: Speakeasy School of Languages | Email: [email protected] We are looking for organized, flexible, energetic, and confident individuals who can be creative and empathetic in the classroom. The single most important quality is the relationship with your class - you need to be engaged at all times and care about your students. We need people who care about people.Job Summary  •    25 - 32 hours per week•    Cambridge Exams preparation.•    5 days per week.•    Levels: Pre-A1 Starters, A1 Movers, A2 Flyers, KET, PET, FCE, CAE, and CPE (according to experience).•    starting from € 1300 NET per month( depending on the candidate's experience) , plus...  [Read more]

Date posted:2021-02-10 | Writer: Idiomas Sin Fronteras | Email: [email protected] We are Idiomas Sin Fronteras, a language school situated in Northern Chilean Patagonia. We are looking for a motivated native or fluent English speaker (C1-C2) with teaching experience or qualifications to work in our school in Puerto Varas. You do not need a university degree in the field, but you should have a TEFL certificate or similar. Start date: March 2021 End date: July 30th 2021 (with possibility to extend the contract if you are happy at the school)You will have to teach 25 hours a week to 1-to-1 classes or small groups, at the moment we are doing online classes, but there is always the possibility to comeback to the face-to-face classes if Puerto Varas is COVID free. The school will provide you...  [Read more]

Date posted:2024-04-01 | Writer: Nova | Email: [email protected] Want to be part of something special, in one of the world’s most exciting and advanced places? Want to experience a different culture and lifestyle? Come work with us as a Language instructor at NOVA Japan! NOVA is perfect for candidates of all levels of experience, whether completely new to teaching or already accomplished in the teaching field. Career advancement opportunities are available to all, regardless of experience. As an English Instructor, you will have the opportunity to inspire and educate students from various levels of English ability, helping them develop their English language skills and achieve their academic goals. Our teaching positions generally involve teaching one to one and small group lessons...  [Read more]

hello everybody so lisa's here and i'm super glad to um welcome you to today's session i'm excited that um it didn't take long uh after the previous one and by the way if you didn't see uh the previous lifestyle i strongly recommend you to do that because um last week we discussed uh teaching in china and i know that many people are interested in going abroad to teach and to discover new cultures so if you want uh to know a little bit more about it um just feel free to check out the previous life and today we are actually going to talk about a slightly different approach to teaching which is online teaching uh it is also super valuable and uh today's session uh will will take approximately 45 minutes so we'll cover um first we'll cover um some of the teaching modes in online teaching...  [Read more]

To contact ITTT simply fill out the form below and select an enquiry type to enable us to reply as soon as possible. If you are an existing student who has already purchased one of our courses you can use the form below to ask for additional help or information. Please specify the issue and help you require by filling out the subject and text fields. You should also include your user ID if you have signed up for an online training course. If you are undecided on which course would suit you best it is natural to have a few questions you would like answering. The best place to start is our FAQ page where you will find answers to many of the most commonly asked questions. If your questions are not answered there, please contact us using the form below. If you have sent an application form...  [Read more]

TEFL certification is an academic qualification that is typically required when applying for English language teaching positions in most countries worldwide. While it may still be possible to find teaching jobs without any relevant qualifications in a few of the less popular destinations, a TEFL certification from a reputable course provider is an essential ingredient when looking for TEFL jobs that pay a good salary and offer comfortable working conditions. What is TEFL certification? What does TEFL certification mean? Should I get a TEFL or TESOL certification? What are the requirements for TEFL certification? How do I get TEFL certification? Which TEFL certification course should I choose? How much does TEFL certification cost? Can I get free TEFL certification? Should I get TEFL...  [Read more]

Federico Riva Destinations TEFL Information In this blog post, we discuss some of the main reasons for taking a TEFL or TESOL course now rather than later. Why does it make sense to do it sooner rather than later. Watch the video about this topic Reason #1: It makes sense to take a course now is from a financial standpoint. Choosing your TEFL or TESOL course. Work through the course. Receive your certificate. Apply for jobs. Start your teaching career. Reason # 2: Take advantage of as many options or opportunities as possible. Reason # 3: A TEFL/TESOL Certificate never expires. Reason #4: You'll have more time to get your mind ready. Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! The first...  [Read more]

Date posted:2008-11-03 | Writer: University of Botswana | Email: [email protected] The English Department of Botswana University currently has openings for TEFL qualified assistant lecturers. The successful candidates will be expected to (i) assist lecturers in teaching introductory courses in English Language, (ii) assist in grading assignments, tests and examination papers, and (iii) perform any other duties as may be assigned by the Head of Department.Requirements: At Least a Bachelors Degree. TEFL qualification and teaching experience in a tertiary institution may be an added advantageRemuneration: The University offers a competitive salary and benefits commensurate with experience and qualifications How To Apply: Letters of applications are to address the stated qualifications and...  [Read more]

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hi everyone hello here's linda again from itt and today we're talking about something really really interesting and exciting teaching english in asia and all you need to know how to get to asia the best countries in asia where to teach with the highest demand and also the best sort of recruiters and teaching job platforms where you can find the best jobs for teaching english in asia and i'm super excited about this topic today um i myself i've been uh pretty much based in asia since 2012 2013-ish and um i spent some time in china and um i also and now i'm actually in south korea and i've been here already for a while so it's gonna be six years soon and um so i'm so excited to share my experience with you guys and hopefully maybe some of you can also share your experience if you have...  [Read more]

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Date posted:2020-01-30 | Writer: Casa Thomas Jefferson | Email: [email protected] Are you interested in developing your TEFL skills academically and professionally? Casa Thomas Jefferson is a non-profit binational center founded in 1963. The work developed over five decades has received recognition from the United States Embassy, ​​which has given Thomas the certificate of excellence in its area of ​​expertise in Brazil. Nowadays it is home for over 17.000 students, distributed on 6 branches around Brasilia-DF, Brazil. Join our academic staff and be part of a selected group of English Language Teachers. A supportive professional environment awaits you. If you have experience teaching English to groups, a university degree or proof of current enrollment in...  [Read more]