Who Can Take A Tefl Course

  The good news is there is no real age restrictions on who can take a TEFL course and then go on to teach English abroad. At ITTT we do require you to be at least 18 years old to enroll on our courses but there are certainly no upper age limits. Over the years we have successfully trained people of all ages, many of whom have gone on to have successful careers as English language teachers. As long as you are a native or near-native English speaker who is keen to learn new skills and is open to new ideas, then your age should be no barrier to your success. Although a large number of new TEFL graduates are in their 20s, it doesn't mean they are always the most sought after by employers. Yes, there are many employers around the world who are only interested in recruiting younger...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Chesaning Michigan 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: There are two types of materials that can be used to create a lesson - authentic material and created material. Authentic material is anything that a native speaker would hear or read. It is used for higher level students who are preparing to take on the real world. Created material is usually designed by the teacher or taken from a course book. Both have their advantages and disadvantages, but it is always wise to incorporate interesting ideas or concepts that are appropriate to the students....  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Tamarack Minnesota 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: Teachers play various roles in a classroom, but surely one of the most important is that of q classroom manager. Effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. If students are disorderly and disrespectful, and no apparent rules and procedures guide behavior, chaos becomes the norm. In these situations, both teachers and students suffer. Teachers struggle to teach, and students most likely learn much less than they should. In contrast, well-managed classrooms provide...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Chile coquimbo 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: I have taken classes to learn two foreign languages and had six different instructors, both good and bad. I have found that the most important thing a teacher can do to help students learn is to create a safe, encouraging environment. This allows students to be able to comfortably practice speaking, ask questions, and take risks with the language without the fear of being belittled for mistakes. The instructor in the second lesson did this by smiling, using students' names, saying things like...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about All TESOL Lessons 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. G. - U.S.A. said: Teaching slang and idiomsEvery student takes a foreign language class for a different reason. Some take it as a school requirement, some students have parents who push them to take these classes, and some take these classes for business purposes. The goal for all of these students is to be able to communicate to someone who speaks another language. To really be able to hold a conversation, make a friendship, and understand a complete dialogue of another language, I find it is imperative to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about College TESOL Combined 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: R.B. - Italy said: This was the first “online” course I’ve taken and I liked it very much. The material was engaging, well presented, relevant, informative and interactive. The course content and assignments were concise and well structured to reinforce learning throughout, besides, I found it very useful, informative and even fun. I would recommend this course to anyone who would like to be a teacher because it covers all the areas and it gives you the right confidence to teach other people and it...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Lianyuan 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: Evaluation and Testing are inevitable parts of the teaching process and it is the topic of unit 15. The unit provides us with names and purposes of different external examinations taken by English learners, for instance, TOEFL, IELTS, TOEIC etc. as well as some Cambridge exams, like KET, PET, FCE, CAE, CPE (on general English), BEC, BULATS (on business English), and Skills for life needed by the immigrants who have moved to Britain. In the classroom evaluation and testing should not be neglected as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Zeeland North Dakota 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: Learning about the different kinds of evaluations and testing was interesting, but also somewhat common-sense. Most of us who have been in school and language classes expect to take placement exams, diagnostic tests, progress tests, achievement tests, etc. Out of all of these, I think the progress and placement tests are the most important to make sure that the student is progressing in the class as well as to make sure they are placed in the right class for the right reasons. I also like the idea...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Combined TESOL Classes 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.L. - U.S.A. said: Learning modesA teacher must adapt to the course he or she teaches, depending on the students who are taking the course. A teacher must adapt majorly when teaching young learners, as opposed to teaching adults. Teaching young learners can be very rewarding, as the students tend to learn quicker than adults and can get very excited about small things. It can also be very challenging, as younger students have a much shorter attention span and the teacher has a great responsibility to...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs Rewa India 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 covered a video of a lesson done in two ways. One in which the teacher over used jargon and had a poor attitude towards his students and a second, where the teacher effectively captured students' attention to teach them a concept using the ESA method. The second video helped show how effective an ESA structured lesson can be from introducing a new topic with a fun group activity to drills where students can receive quick feedback to using their new skills on their own in worksheets and...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Liverpool 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.W. - Sweden said: This unit is about evaluation and testing of students of English language. There are number of ways to access a students English language such as tutorials, evaluation by students and by tests. The tutorials can take place with whole group or with individual students. The evaluation by students is useful to evaluate their course by means of questionnaire or guided discussion. Tests are the most appropriate way to check the student's ability and progress at the start and end of the English...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Jobs China Dazhou 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: Teachers can play many roles while teaching. Teachers might be the instructor, a person who holds the knowledge; the facilitator, who creates the learning conditions; the mentor, an individual who acts as the model; the psychologist, who helps students with personal problems; the counselor that aides and advice or be the policeman who controls the crowd. Clients of business English are divided into the following groups: individuals who are paying private lessons direct for the teacher or to a company...  [Read more]

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Check out tefl tesol about Approved 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: F. H. – U.K. said: Personally, I have gained a lot from this course. Coming into it with two years of teaching experience, I wasn't really sure what to expect. Friends who had already taken other TEFL/TESOL courses had already given me their opinions, but I was determined to enter into it with an open mind and absorb as much useful information as possible. I had always felt that my approach to teaching was missing one key thing: confidence with the theoretical aspect of the english language. I already...  [Read more]

Your journey starts here. A career in teaching English abroad is achievable for anyone who has a good knowledge and use of English in addition to a TESOL qualification. Before you start your TESOL training it is important that you have some knowledge of what teaching English abroad entails and what options are available for you to get there. Here we will look at those options and the requirements needed to achieve them. First and foremost you should choose a TESOL course which suits the type of work you hope to undertake and is recognized in the country or countries you hope to teach. All ITTT TESOL courses are suitable for teaching English overseas in a variety of settings. The typical minimum qualification requirement for employment is a course covering 100-120 hours of study. This can...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about TESOL Oxford 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 deals with some of the cultural issures we should be aware of when teaching in different regions of the world. Also, it considers ways of seeking, applying for and keeping employment. It shows ways of professional development, by consideration of examinations a person can take and some of the professional associations one can take. A webliography of many useful contacts are also presented. There are some rules to keep in mind, wherever a teacher may work. Some of them are: 1. Find out as much as...  [Read more]

Check out tefl tesol about Class Authorized 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: Why take a TEFL courseThere are many reasons for a native english speaker to take a Teaching english as a Foreign Language or TELF course. Many people aspire to immerge themselves in a different culture to further their understanding of that culture. Instead of traveling and sticking to a tourist life, many people try to complete their immersion by teaching. english speakers in non-english speaking countries have a well sought out skill – speaking fluent english. A TEFL course can give...  [Read more]