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TESOL stands for Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages. Other acronyms are often used within the English teaching world, such as TEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language), TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language), and ELT (English Language Teaching). However, in terms of teaching English abroad, they are often used interchangeably. Many of the most popular countries for teaching English abroad require teachers to hold a TESOL certification in order to obtain a work visa or work permit. The recognized worldwide standard qualification for teaching English to non-native speakers is known as either a TEFL or TESOL certificate. Providing you are willing to learn and are over the age of 18 years, you are eligible to take one of our courses. All our introductory level courses...  [Read more]

Teaching English in Turkey with A Plus Academy is a great opportunity for once in a lifetime experience on professional as well as personal level. English is being taught throughout the country but few cities remain the centers of it. Istanbul, a fascinating city built on two Continents, divided by the Bosphorus Strait. This is one of the greatest cities in the world where you can see a modern western city combined with a traditional eastern city, it's a melting pot of many civilizations and different people. Also, Istanbul is an international city which attracts business from all over the world. Naturally, that business is conducted in English, making English a desirable language to learn and native English speakers a precious commodity. Besides Istanbul, living and teaching English in...  [Read more]

  Iban is currently living and teaching at an English academy in Pamplona, Spain. In his TEFL review, Iban tells us that he took the 120-hour TEFL course with ITTT. Iban appreciated the support he received from his online tutor throughout the course and the fact that he was able to put what he was learning into practice with his teaching job. Now Iban has finished the 120-hour course he is looking forward to taking the business English course as well the OTP course offered by ITTT. ITTT’s OTP (Observed Teaching Practice) course is a series of modules that allows you to gain practical teaching certification to supplement an online teaching certificate without having to attend a training center. It is an excellent way to boost your CV when applying for teaching jobs. Below you...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Center and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: B.W. – Panama said: Most individuals do not remember initially learning their first language. Memories of higher-level lessons may be present, but in general, as children, it is difficult to remember the format or reality of the learning process. Therefore, teaching the learning process to others comes through study and deep analysis of how to teach and learn a language. This TEFL course has been an excellent eye-opener for me as I understand the process of language learning, not only from the standpoint...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Program and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.S. – U.S.A. said: In order to explain what this course taught me it makes sense to go over what I already knew. I had previous experiences teaching because I was a peer instructor for a class at my university, and because I've spent the past four summers working as a camp counselor. But what this course taught me was how to operate in a classroom setting as the person that everyone looks to for guidance. It also gave me the specifics I needed about teaching english as opposed to any other subject. I was...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Course and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: S.K. - Saudi Arabia said: This course has been helpful in many different ways. I feel empowered by the different techniques and methods provided throughout the course, I can now approach teaching with more confidence in my teaching abilities. I would like to apply what I have learned to the way I approach my students and I hope to see the positive results. I will be taking the TEFL young learners course and afterwards search for a job as an english KG teacher. In the future, I would like to progress to higher...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Courses and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: I.M. - Phillippines said: Phonetics PhonologyPhonology is the study of the sound patterns that occur within languages. Phonology is concerned with anatomy and physiology – the organs of speech and how we learn to use them. The root of phonology ‘phone’ originates from the greek word phoneme which means sound. Phonology is also connected to socio-linguistics and this makes us think of how accent, intonation, rhythm and pronunciation affect social attitudes. Man is unique among primates in that he has...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Advanced TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.O. – U.S.A. said: Through this course, I have learned a range of things, including how to organize a lesson, different methods of teaching the language, areas of english to especially focus on, and more. Now that I have learned the ESA method of organizing lesson plans, I will try to implement this in every lesson plan I do. I understand the importance of the three different learning stages, and the need to quickly get student’s attention with a “warm up,” instead of just jumping into a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Companies Advanced TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: A.V. -Netherlands said: This course has provided me with a solid introduction to the world of teaching english as a foreign language. Although I am not a native speaker and I've already taken many english classes to study the language, the course provided me with important knowledge about english grammar and phonology. These topics weren't new to me, but I had thus far only approached them from a student perspective. Looking at these matters from the point of view of a teacher opened up a new world for me....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Programs and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: I.M. - Poland said: english as a global languageDuring my trips around the world the question I’ve asked the most was ‘Do you speak english?’. And it didn’t matter if I was in Oslo exploring their breathtaking landscapes, on St. Mark Square in Italy, in Marocco, or while trying to take the train in Germany, there always were somebody around who would answer ‘ Yes, I do!’. I imagine that the same response I would get by the Great Wall of China, or Taj Mahal in India. english – you can hear it...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Advanced TESOL Centers and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: I.L. - Spain said: Songs in the classroomThe use of songs in the classroom, in my opinion, is a subject, which merits greater attention and investigation by teachers. In our everyday lives we live constantly with music in varying forms yet we try to shut it out or off the moment we begin work or enter our workplace. All of us have musical hooks on which we hang our memories, associations with good and bad times, emotional situations or simply to recall a product advertised with a piece of identifiable...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accreditation Advanced TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: H.M. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in KoreaThere are many areas of difficulty with learning a new language. Learners of the english language in South Korea particularly have problems in using the Roman alphabet, grammar, syntax, and new learning methods. South Korea, unlike some European countries, does not use the Roman alphabet. This needs to be taught and learnt by all students. Since some consonant sounds in the english language such as F, V, Z, L, and R are not present in the Korean...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class Advanced TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.B. - U.S.A. said: Teaching Slang and IdiomsSlang is defined by the Merriam Webster Learning Dictionary as: “words that are not considered part of the standard vocabulary of a language and that are used very informally in speech especially by a particular group of people.” Idiom is defines as: “an expression that cannot be understood from the meanings of its separate words but that has a separate meaning of its own.” There are many reasons why individual students choose to study english as a...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Colleges Advanced TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: J.H. - U.S.A. said: the difference between teaching one on one and groupsThough I would consider myself an inexperienced teacher, I’ve had involvements teaching one to one as well as groups. There are various advantages and disadvantages to both options but I have enjoyed both groups. I believe a skilled teacher can quickly adapt to both situations and make the experience fun and intriguing for both student(s) and teacher. While residing in Hawaii, I held a english-tutoring position at the University’s...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Lessons Advanced TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: C. B. – U.S.A. said: Prior to taking this TEFL course, I was honestly anticipating some easy, mind numbing work that would just tell me about being a teacher. This was certainly not the case. The TEFL units taught me so much about the english language that, inherently I knew, but I didn’t actually have the capacity to talk about. So first and foremost, I’ve gained knowledge about the different verb tenses, how the tenses are constructed, and how they are disparate or similar. I’ve also gained an...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Advanced TESOL and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: N. B. - Canada said: I have gained a lot from this course. I have a better appreciation of the teaching process, being student focused, and not just simply lecturing. I thought the course covered a lot of material and was very practical. Finally, I learnt and enjoyed very much the lessons on grammar which stimulated in me a wide interest in language and communication. I am undecided about teaching ESL, if I were to do it then I would prefer to teach adults or senior students. I would be comfortable at...  [Read more]

Our 370-hour online Diploma in TESOL is an advanced level training course that provides graduates with an exceptionally strong start to their teaching career. The course is a popular option with a range of applicants, particularly those who wish to gain an advantage in the job market by increasing their overall teaching knowledge and qualifications. Register now & get certified to teach english abroad! The research based design of the diploma course requires use of the internet and other resources to explore and build your own understanding of a wide variety of interesting topics. The modules that make up the course cover many relevant subjects including the historical development of English language teaching, different approaches to course syllabus design, designing classroom...  [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. I remember in my foreign language class I often read or listened to materials therefore I believe a big part of learning a language are these listed skills. Knowing the proper way to choose and teach with these type of...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Laurens Iowa and apply today to be certified to teach English abroad. You could also be interested in: This is how our TEFL graduates feel they have gained from their course, and how they plan to put into action what they learned: said: This unit discussed lesson planning, and the importance of flexibility and experience when it comes to lesson planning. As a new teacher, it'll likely be difficult at first for me to be able to accurately predict how long activities may take, or what issues may arise during a lesson, so my own flexibility with the lesson plan and the ability to take notes and review for the future will be of great importance. Lesson plans are important so I can know what I plan on teaching, what activities I'll use,...  [Read more]

  ITTT's 370-hour online Diploma in TESOL course, which includes tutor support, is aimed at anyone who wants to start their teaching career at a high level. The course is largely research based and utilizes the internet and other resources to develop a deeper understanding of areas such as the historical development of English language teaching, syllabus design, assessment procedures, and classroom management. The course will provide you with an in-depth understanding of teaching English and the skills to enhance your own pedagogy. It will also be a very valuable addition to your CV. 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...  [Read more]