Tesol Certification San Diego State

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: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:2024-03-20 | Writer: Windlesham House School | Email: [email protected] We are looking to appoint an outstanding, inspirational and talented Key Stage 2 teacher to join our thriving school set in the beautiful South Downs. The successful candidate will teach a varied timetable of general subjects and will be expected to play a part in the wider areas of school life. Tasks and duties Teaching and learning  • Carry out teaching duties as required and in accordance with the school’s schemes of work and National Curriculum guidelines  • Liaise with colleagues to deliver units of work in a collaborative way  • Work with Teaching Assistants, class teachers, phase leaders and the Learning Enrichment Department (LED)  • Teach according to the educational...  [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]

Date posted:2022-02-08 | Writer: Cultural Center for Language Studies - CCLS (Miami, FL) | Email: [email protected] CCLS is looking for dynamic, part time ESL/Spanish/Portuguese instructors who are ready to guide and encourage students to develop and fulfill their academic potential. Our teachers work in sync to provide the best educational experience to our students.CCLS has been teaching English, Portuguese, and Spanish conversation courses since 1993 to hundreds of thousands of students in the USA as well as educational institutions in other countries. There are over 500 affiliated CCLS institutions.Main Job Responsibilities    » Plan classes in accordance with the school´s curriculum.    » Exercise good classroom management.    » Grade...  [Read more]

  Without a doubt, California is one of the most exciting states in the USA. Since the famous Gold Rush, that started in 1848, the state has seen a tremendous growth in popularity and wealth. “The Golden State” is one of the most ethnically diverse states in the US as it has seen huge waves of immigration from all parts of the world. On top of that, most of California offers great weather throughout the entire year and the state is also home to exceptional natural beauty, including beaches, deserts, and mountains. The northern part of the state is the perfect place for wine making. It is also home to various popular cities, including the state’s capital of Sacramento and the world-famous city of San Francisco. While San Francisco was the hippie capital of the world in the 60s...  [Read more]

  In this ITTT TESOL review Lenin from the United States talks about his experiences while completing the 120 hour online TESOL/TEFL certification 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 quickly get to grips with each section before moving onto the next. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! This unit focuses on the basic grammar concepts that make up the English Language. It uses a systematic approach to introduce and explain the most important Parts of Speech that make up the language. I've learned...  [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]

  Floyd is from the United States but is currently teaching English overseas in Japan. He recently took our 120-hour TEFL/TESOL online certification course as well as our 50-hour business English course. He enjoyed the course and completed it with videos and tutor support. He feels like he received great training. Even though he has prior teaching experience, he was able to brush up on certain topics as well as learn new skills and methods. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  Have you ever considered completing an online TEFL/TESOL certification course? Why not become one of the hundreds of people who each month do an online course with ITTT, just like Sacha from the United States. In this TESOL review video Sacha talks about her happy experience of studying the 120 hour tutor support course. She talks about how the course has given her a firm foundation on which to build her career as a successful English language 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...  [Read more]

  This TEFL review is from Will from the United States. After doing a lot of research, he decided that he wanted to follow a new career path in teaching English as a foreign language. Since a TEFL/TESOL course is one of the most common requirements for EFL employers worldwide, he decided to take our 120-hour online TEFL/TESOL Certification course and enjoyed it a lot. Will chose the tutored version of the course and was able to ask a professional ITTT tutor any questions he might have during the course. After completing the course, he was also offered an additional 50-hour course for free and received excellent post-course services such as resume and interview preparation and access to job offers worldwide. Below you can read feedback from an ITTT graduate regarding one section of...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, Austin from the United States shares his thoughts on ITTT's TEFL and TESOL courses. Austin recently completed the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT and had a positive experience. He found the course very clear, concise and he feels that he learned a lot from the course.  [Read more]

  Scott is from the United States and learned a lot during his in-class training course in Prague. This is his TESOL review. He thinks the trainers are very helpful and go an extra mile for helping out the trainees achieve their goals. His favorite part of the course was teaching young children and seeing them improve quickly. One of the more challenging parts of the course for him was taking a test on the phonetic alphabet. He enjoys Prague so much that he decided to stay and teach English in the Czech Republic. He feels ready to start his adventure and teach abroad. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [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]

  In this TESOL review video, Rick from the United States tells us how he has recently completed the 120-hour TESOL course online from ITTT. Despite already working as an online English teacher, Rick found the course to be very informative and helped him to develop better strategies to deal with the language issues his students have. Whether Rick decides to carry on teaching online or to take his career abroad, his experience with ITTT has enabled him to offer better lessons to his English language students. 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...  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, Marichelle from the United States shares her thoughts on the 120-hour TEFL course she recently took with ITTT. Since she has worked as a volunteer working in different English language centers in Southeast Asia, she thought that it would be a really good investment for her future career to get TEFL certified with ITTT. As a visual learner, Marichelle especially enjoyed the video content of the course and she's ready to take additional courses with ITTT.  [Read more]

  In this TESOL review video, Marichelle from the United States shares her thoughts on the 120-hour TEFL course she recently took with ITTT. Since she has worked as a volunteer working in different English language centers in Southeast Asia, she thought that it would be a really good investment for her future career to get TEFL certified with ITTT. As a visual learner, Marichelle especially enjoyed the video content of the course and she's ready to take additional courses with ITTT. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad!  [Read more]

  It is not hard to see why Florida is among the most popularly visited states in the USA. White beaches, clear waters, and sunshine every day are some of the reasons millions of tourists are drawn to Florida each year. It is true that Florida offers some of the best destinations for beach fun and outdoor activities in the country. The country also has a great selection of historic sites and attractions dating back thousands of years. Native Americans of the Apalachee and Tocobaga tribes settled in the area of Florida and appreciated the natural resources of the area. When the Spanish arrived in 1513, they were so impressed by the natural wonders of the land that they called it “Land of Flowers”, Florida. Come and join our TEFL/TESOL course in Florida and see for yourself why...  [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]

  Roger from the United States took an online TEFL course with ITTT. In his TEFL review video Roger tells that since completing the course he has applied for a job with Disney teaching English in China and has so far proceeded to step two of the interview process. We wish Roger the best of luck with his new adventure. 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 was too useful for me. I consider that...  [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]

  Fernando is originally from Buenos Aires but spent the past 12 years working in the United States. As he has now returned to Argentina, he wants to become an English teacher. In his TESOL review he shares his thoughts on the center in Buenos Aires. He learned a lot regarding teaching techniques and lesson planning. He is confident that he can now lead his own classroom and is excited to start working as an English 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...  [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]

  In this TESOL review video, ITTT course graduate Simon from the United States talks about his experience with ITTT's 120-hour online TEFL course. He thought the course is a great base for anyone new to the world of teaching English as a foreign language. He especially enjoyed watching the teaching videos included in the course. He highly recommends this course and is excited to put his new learned skills to use.  [Read more]