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Check out tefl tesol about Centre TESOL Refresher 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.A. - U.S.A. said: Problems for learners in a country of your choiceWhen teaching english as a second language in another country, there will always be some problems for the learners of that country. The problems will, of course, vary from country to country, generally involving certain grammar points, or even the writing systems. The problems may also be a result of the differences in culture rather than jsut the differences between the languages. Japan is one such country where the culture, which is...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Company Easy 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.N. - Australia said: english as a Global LanguageEnglish holds the top spot in the hierarchy of world languages. That doesn't mean it's spoken by the most people – that gong goes to China – but english is the most influential language in the world, and at present is the only language which can claim to be the global language. My first glimpse of this phenomena came while speaking with an austrian visitor to Australia, and discussing his native language, German. I thought to ask him what language he had...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Centre Top 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: Interviewing potential overseas employersWhile it is prudent to put effort into presenting oneself as a worthy candidate for hire, it is important that a candidate for an overseas teaching job learn about the company that he is interviewing with. In essence, he needs to interview the employer. The candidate should always have a list of questions for which suitable answers must be obtained before accepting an overseas position. Some of them will be gleaned during the interview. Some may need to...  [Read more]

Embarking on your TESOL journey can come with a myriad of questions about teaching English. On this FAQ page we focus on all aspects related to our training courses and gaining TESOL certification. Whether you are seeking guidance on the ideal course for you or clarity on the course mechanics of a particular option, our FAQs should have the answers. So what are you waiting for? Check out the questions and answers below and kickstart your teaching voyage with ITTT. How do I choose a TESOL course?   The key to choosing the right TESOL course for you is research. You should check that the course provider has been in operation for a reasonable time and that they are respected within the teaching community. You should also be aware of the specific qualifications expected...  [Read more]

Should Students Be Allowed to Use Their Native Language in the Classroom When I first began teaching lessons during the TESOL Course I found myself almost automatically saying to the students, “English please,” after all it is an English class. However, I began to question myself about whether or not this was “correct” practice or if the students should in fact use their native language to assist them in the learning process. After doing some research I found the TESOL Law Code of Ethics. The Law of Ethics provided many vague and open-ended ideas. It suggested things along the lines of, “The foreign language teacher shall direct her whole professional effort to assist the students to develop his/her second language speaking ability.” It also mentions that TESOL teachers are to...  [Read more]