Tesol Certification San Diego

Located on the Pacific coast of southern California near the Mexican border, San Diego is well placed for those seeking to make the most of all the area has to offer. A warm climate throughout the year, long stretches of beautiful beaches and an abundance of sport and leisure activities make San Diego the ideal place to take a TEFL/TESOL course and to start out as an English teacher. For nature lovers the city is surrounded by gorgeous coastline, impressive mountains and beautiful valleys. For the culture vultures among you, San Diego is also home to a large number of museums, galleries, theatres and music venues. Whether you are into surfing the ocean or browsing the museums, San Diego is a great place to take a TEFL/TESOL course. Known as the birthplace of California, San Diego was first...  [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]

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]

  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]

Date posted:2023-09-16 | Writer: Trinity Idiomas Sant Cugat | Email: [email protected] Trinity Sant Cugat is a small language school, in Sant Cugat del Vallès, 20 mn away from Barcelona by train: metro del Vallès. Founded in 1985.We like to work in a friendly environment, teaching all sorts of levels, from children to adults, beginners to C2, in a relaxed but useful way.BENEFITS:•   9 month Contract•   Social Security•   Paid holidays divided between the months of contract•   around 20 hours per week, mainly afternoons evenings, Monday to Friday•   starting on the 2nd of OctoberREQUIREMENTS:•   Bachelor's Degree of any field•   Native level English speaker, preferably TEFL certified•  ...  [Read more]

Linda Dunsmore Destinations TEFL Information Are you planning on quitting the 9-to-5 and embark on an adventure of traveling the world? The following 10 women have done exactly that. Most of them got their TEFL certificate and are teaching English abroad, while others started out teaching and are now full-time travelers. Here are 10 female travel bloggers you should be following! @curiositytrav @lindagoeseast @ginabearsblog @milesofsmiles @lifeofbrit @thatbackpacker @eternalexpat @wander.dolls 9 @courtneylikkel 10 @feministglobetrotter Are you ready to live and teach English abroad? Related Articles: Jessica from @curiositytrav is from San Diego and has visited 40 countries so far. After studying International Business at San Diego State University, she also studied in Buenos Aires....  [Read more]

Situated between the major cities of San Diego and Los Angeles on the southern coast of California, Orange County is a delightful suburban area consisting of several small cities. It differs from most well populated regions in the U.S. in that it does not have a major urban center. The county's wonderful Mediterranean climate, close proximity to Los Angeles and the presence of the world famous Disneyland Park, make Orange County a popular place for TEFL/TESOL students looking for a base from which to explore the region. Originally part of Los Angeles County, Orange County came into being as its own political entity after the discovery of silver and the arrival of the railroads led to a sharp increase in its population. Its closeness to Los Angeles made it the ideal refuge for residents...  [Read more]

  If you are currently living in America or Canada and would like to get started with your new English language teaching career, you can take a short-form combined course that features convenient online study followed by five days attendance at one of our training centers. The main benefit of this option is you get face to face instruction from a professional teacher trainer to back up all the theoretical knowledge you have already covered during the online section of the course. This convenient TEFL course option is currently available in 16 great locations across 13 different states, as well as in Toronto, Canada. You might want to visit one of the country's major cities such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, New York, Orlando, San Diego, or San Francisco, while smaller locations including...  [Read more]

When choosing a certification for teaching English, three primary options emerge: TEFL, TESOL, and CELTA. Each has its own merits, and the best choice often hinges on your teaching aspirations. TEFL is typically favored for teaching children, while CELTA focuses on adult learners. TESOL bridges both demographics. Understanding the distinctions among these certifications can guide you to the right path for your educational journey and global adventures. What do TEFL, TESOL and CELTA stand for? What is the difference between TEFL and TESOL? What is a TEFL certification course? What is a TESOL certification course? Is TEFL or TESOL better? What is the difference between TEFL and CELTA? Is CELTA better than any other TEFL qualification? Understanding the acronyms in English teaching...  [Read more]

Federico Riva TEFL Information Alumni Experiences Teaching Ideas We can start by considering a number of factors to investigate what these courses do or do not provide in terms of their outcomes. These factors are: Hours: Most free courses don't offer enough hours. Accreditation: Most free courses do not provide a recognized qualification. Marketing tool: The course is free, but you pay for certification. Summary: Are you ready to teach English as a foreign language online? Related Articles: Check out what our course grads say in our many video testimonials! It is possible to find some legitimate free TEFL or TESOL courses that do what they claim. Typically, they will be of a few hours' duration, such as a weekend course, and will have titles like "Introduction to TEFL/TESOL." These...  [Read more]

Where are TEFL and TESOL primarily utilized? TEFL finds its main application in the UK and Europe, whereas TESOL is the preferred terminology in the United States, Canada, and Australia. Despite their interchangeable usage, these terms reflect regional preferences for English teaching accreditation. Nonetheless, both TEFL and TESOL certifications offer comparable training and qualifications. What are the technical distinctions between TEFL and TESOL? Should I get TEFL or TESOL certified? Why get TEFL / TESOL certified. Video Testimonials. TEFL and TESOL, though frequently interchanged, possess distinct technical scopes. TEFL is geared towards teaching English to individuals in non-English speaking regions, typically for purposes like travel, business, or personal enrichment. In contrast,...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Tokyo / Gallery Tokyo Our TEFL and TESOL training center in Tokyo is the perfect place to start your TEFL journey.... Teaching English as a foreign language is a rewarding career. At our in-class training center in... During your in-class training course in Japan, you will have the chance to teach real EFL... Teaching English as a foreign language is one of the most rewarding professions in the world....  [Read more]

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Home / Location / Barcelona / Gallery Barcelona Shikita joined our training course in Barcelona, Spain, and successfully completed her in-class... Aurelia had the time of her live at our training center in Barcelona, Spain. After only four weeks,... Follow Rachel and join our TEFL in-class course in Barcelona this year. She had the greatest time... Rams is happy to hold his internationally recognized certification in his hands. After the... Stephen enjoyed spending four weeks in Barcelona learning all the skills he needs to become a... Taylor learned a lot of teaching skills and knowledge at our training center in Barcelona, Spain.... Vincent has completed his four-week training course in Barcelona and is now ready to start his...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Cusco / Gallery Cusco All trainees at our Cusco center have the opportunity to gain valuable teaching practice teaching... All trainees observe various EFL classes by their trainers before teaching their own lessons at... Our local staff in Cusco, Peru, is waiting for you! Join our four-week in-class program this year... All our classes in Peru are led by professional teacher trainers, who have worked in the EFL...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Buenos Aires / Gallery Buenos Aires Join our TEFL/TESOL in-class course in Buenos Aires, Argentina and learn how to become a... Happy graduates have not only completed their TEFL training but also gained a Spanish certificate... Our in-class training course in Buenos Aires is the perfect place to train to become an English... These trainees have successfully completed their in-class training course and are ready to start... Our training center in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is located in a beautiful part of town. Close to...  [Read more]

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Home / Location / La Antigua / Gallery La Antigua All our trainees have the chance to gain valuable teaching practice during their in-class... Our TEFL/TESOL trainees have a lot of fun at our training center in La Antigua, Guatemala. During... All our trainees have the opportunity to gain valuable teaching practice at our training center... One of the most beneficial components of the in-class training course in La Antigua, Guatemala,...  [Read more]

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Home / Location / Manuel Antonio / Gallery Manuel Antonio Our in-class TEFL course in Manuel Antonio is one of our most popular locations in South America.... Our teacher trainers are dedicated to giving every trainee the opportunity to reach their maximum... These trainees work hard to achieve their goal of becoming certified English teachers. The... Our training center in Costa Rica has spacious classrooms equipped with all the tools you need to...  [Read more]

Home / Location / Ho Chi Minh City / Gallery Ho Chi Minh City Ho Chi Minh is an exciting city and a great choice to start your TEFL/TESOL adventure. By joining... All our TEFL and TESOL in-class training course are led by professional trainers with years of... All our trainees have the opportunity to work with real local EFL students at our training center... Our training center in Vietnam offers every trainee the opportunity to train with local EFL... Our local EFL students can't wait to meet you and learn English with you. They are motivated...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video Arthur shares his experience taking our TEFL certification course as well as our Business English course. He enjoyed both courses and is ready to continue his teaching studies with ITTT in the future.  [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]

  Roby from the US share her experiences of completing ITTT's 120 online TEFL/TESOL certification course in this TESOL review. She talks about how best to complete the course and she outlines the support that was given to her by her online tutor. She also talks about the ongoing job support that ITTT offers to all its graduates. Roby plans to complete ITTT's two specialized courses, the Business English course and the Teaching English to Young Learners course. These two additional teaching qualifications will greatly improve her career options when she moves to Japan. 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...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, Leidy from Colombia shares her thoughts on taking a TEFL/TESOL course with ITTT. She is currently teaching English in Guangzhou, China, and recently completed her 120-hour TEFL certification course with ITTT. She enjoyed her experience taking the course and loved all the additional material, like video lessons, exercises and printable lesson plans the course includes. She recommends ITTT to anyone wanting to teach English abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

TESOL and TEFL, though frequently confused, address distinct teaching environments. TESOL encompasses teaching English to non-native speakers, whether in English-speaking countries like the U.S. or elsewhere. Conversely, TEFL is specifically geared towards instructing English in regions where the language is foreign. TEFL = Teaching English as a Foreign Language TESOL = Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages Where are TEFL and TESOL most commonly used? What are the technical differences between TEFL and TESOL? TEFL is predominantly used in the UK and Europe, whereas TESOL is the preferred term in the United States, Canada, and Australia. These terms, while often used interchangeably, indicate regional preferences for English teaching certification. Despite the difference in...  [Read more]