Tefl Diploma Online

The 550-hour Expert Package is the most comprehensive course option currently available through ITTT. It covers a very wide range of knowledge and skills that ESL teachers need in order to thrive in a variety of different classroom environments all over the world. By completing the full course package you should find you are more than ready to tackle all manner of teaching jobs and management-level roles at home or overseas. This extensive package consists of six course components: The 120-hour TESOL course (Part 1 of the package) must be completed first, however, parts 2 to 6 can be taken in any order you decide. After successfully completing the 120-hour course you will have the option of receiving a 120-hour certificate then five further individual certificates for each section...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Get TESOL Diploma 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: K.S. - USA said: I have gained considerable knowledge from this course. Although I read constantly and have a degree in english, I found the grammar and tense lessons very helpful, not only as a brush up on the actual information, but as learning tool in approaching that kind of material from a non-english speaking perspective. Being fairly organized myself I appreciated the emphasis the course placed on not only lesson planning but material usage, use of time and anticipating problems, some of which I...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Gaining TESOL Certificate 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.T. - Korea said: I think the most important thing that I have learned in this course is the lesson planning materials. I usually don’t use a lesson plan much, just a few notes to keep me on task. My job at the moment uses course books and I have to stick to them most of the time. So, it was a challenge for me to think up ideas for the Engage and Activities stages. But, I feel more confident and informed with all the great information this course has provided. Also, it was good for me to review the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Difference Between 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. M. – U.S.A. said: Though I have had a few years of experience as an english teacher before taking this course, I believe the course has helped me in numerous ways. Apart from providing me with basic grammar explanations (that I think every teacher tends to mix up from time to time), the course has also benefited me in sharpening my classroom organization skills. It has also helped me practice and perfect writing out lesson plans, and has given me a good insight into the various types of students,...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Gain TESOL Diploma 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: K.H. - U.S.A. said: Teaching Slang and IdiomsTeaching slang and idiom is not only important to allow students to be able to communicate in a real world situation, but it can have a positive effect on motivation because students have a desire to communicate with native speakers and, as Lieb states, ‘…it offers both relevancy and authenticity…If students feel that what they are studying is relevant to their everyday lives, and usable when communicating with native speakers, they will be more motivated to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Earn TESOL Diploma 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: K.A. - Canada said: Problems for Learners in JapanLearners in Japan are confronted with two major problems when attempting to learn english as a foreign language. The first problem is the multitude of differences between their native language and english; the phonetics in japanese compared to the phonetics produces in english, as well as grammatical differences. The second major challenge is their learning environment and unique mentality in Japan, than can create issues in the classroom. The japanese phonetic...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Good TESOL Diploma 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: K.L. - U.S.A. said: Motivation in the ClassroomThere are numerous articles, books and research papers to be found that deal with the topic of motivation as a contributing factor in the success of an EFL classroom. I have chosen this as my topic, because for me, motivation seems to be at the heart of, not simply a contributing factor, a successful classroom. I understand that this prospective may be naive, since I have not had real life teaching experience. It remains to be seen if my ideas will hold up when...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Cost Diploma 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.S. - Australia said: english as a Global LanguageWith wide implementation of the Internet and world-wide audiences the use of english has created mutual understanding and opportunities for international co-operation. Even though many say english is the global language it hasn’t been made official. The use is wide spread signs and advertisements in english in foreign countries as in hotels, restaurants, airports etc. is evidence of its growing popularity. As native speakers of the english language we worry...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Authorised TESOL Diploma 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. J. - Spain said: Why complete a TEFL courseTEFL (Teaching english as a foreign language) I have lived in Spain for 18 years now, and until my son was born, I was forced to speak more spanish than my own native language. I sort of abandoned my english, and it wasn`t until my son started to study english grammar at school that I realized I couldn´t help him. I didn´t know which verb tense was which and when they are used. I couldn`t explain why words were pronounced the way they are. So I decided to do...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Authorized TESOL Diploma 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. K. - Slovakia said: Lesson PlanningJeremy Harmer wrote: “The best teachers are those who think carefully about what they are going to do in their classes and who plan how they are going to organise the teaching and learning.” Nowadays, there are many different teaching methods and approaches in the world of TEFL, but most of the teachers and linguistic experts have agreed on one thing and that is a benefit of lesson planning. The definitions of a lesson plan can differ, but in general we can say...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accredited TESOL Diploma 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.C. - Canda said: British english vs American EnglishEnglish is the third most spoken language in the world after Mandarin and spanish. The spread of english from england to many parts of the world is greatly due to the colonization and trade of the British. In 1607, english was first introduced to America and this is where the divergence of english into British english and American english begins. With more than 400 years of influences in development, the english in America and the United Kingdom has...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class TESOL Diploma 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.D. - Canada said: Foreign Language ExperienceHaving lived in South Korea for almost 20 months, I’ve obviously had a lot of experience with the Korean language and Korean culture. I’ve learned a lot about how someone can effectively acquire a second language and how difficult it can be. The focus of this topic will be on how necessary having formal training is to acquire a foreign language. The Korean language is one of the hardest languages in the world to acquire. According to the united states...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Diploma In 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: K. R. and A.G. - U.S.A. said: Learning GrammarBeing a language student myself, I know how hard and frustrating learning the grammar of a foreign language can be. I have mastered the spanish language and have now started learning Korean for my future teaching job. I did not learn these languages overnight. It took lots of practice, patience, and diligence. During my learning adventure I realized three important things that helped me to learn the grammar of these foreign languages. First I learned that learning...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Dates Diploma 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: K. B. - U.S.A. said: First Language versus Second Language AcquisitionThere are differences between the acquisition of native language with children and second language with adults. As children learn their mother language, they make mistakes with language that adults do not make while learning a second language, and vice-versa. Also, the expected outcomes of language acquisition with adults and children are different. Linguists have tried to explain the reasons for the differences with a theory called the...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Additional TESOL Diploma 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.K. - Germany said: Problems for learners in GermanyWhen teaching english to a monolingual class of German students in Germany, an EFL instructor will be confronted with problems that can be divided into five main categories, which I will describe in detail in the following paragraphs: Spelling, pronunciation, word order, numbers and last but not least “false friends”. Spelling: An EFL teacher should be aware of the fact that all nouns in the German language are capitalized which also applies to all...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Accelerated TESOL Diploma 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: Cultural sensitivity in the classroomThe Cambridge online dictionary defines culture as ‘the way of life, especially the general customs and beliefs, of a particular group of people at a particular time’. Cultural sensitivity means being aware that cultural differences and similarities exist and have an effect on values, learning, and behavior. (Stafford, Bowman, Eking, Hanna, & Lopoes-DeFede (1997) Cultural sensitivity in an ESL classroom is best dealt with when students are...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Online 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: L.W. – U.S.A. said: The big learning curve for me has been about grammar – something I have always been weak on. I have had the basics, but I mean very basic! It has been great learning more, and I will continue on this path. I have taught for years, all ages and levels, and also children with no english, and so am confident with lesson plans, using resources, classroom management, motivating tools, etc. All I want to do is get into an ESL class now! The big learning curve for me has...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Formation TESOL Certificate 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: M.F. - Japan said: As I started taking this course, I have learned a lot of things about teaching english in non-english speaking countries. Based on my experience, I have gone through difficulties teaching japanese students. At first, it was not easy to catch their attention and encourage them. Some students are not interested in studying english, doing nothing or some of them just listen to the teacher but not working on the given exercises. I just do my job and do not force the students to study and...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Approved TESOL Diploma 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: Classroom ManagementIn the 1970’s, classroom management was by definition separate from classroom instruction. This view held that a teacher first dealt with management issues before beginning instruction. In the early 1980’s this view began to change. Classroom management and instruction are now seen as “inextricably interwoven and complex (Everstone, 1).” It follows that in the TEFL classroom, where interaction and speaking are indispensable, the old definition of classroom...  [Read more]

Check out TEFL tesol about Accreditation Course 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.R. – U.S.A. said: The TEFL course has been extremely useful guiding me in the required learning and teaching skills necessary to be put in practice in this noble profession. Throughout the different lessons, I became more aware of all the different components needed to be put into action for making a teaching class interesting, effective and motivational for the students. I learnt that teacher’s personality plays an important role in the teaching, but students’ culture is equally important,...  [Read more]